Clinical Development Associate

Join our global team dedicated to innovation and initiative, where physical walls and different time zones don’t limit, but encourage, collaboration. Where all contributions and new ideas are explored with an open mind and work is driven by our shared values: be courageous, be accountable, be honest, be inclusive and elevate others.

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Development Associate is an important member of the Alira Health team. The Associate will be responsible for facilitation and tracking of all client outreach and will attend client meetings (both in person and remotely). The Associate works closely with Clinical Development Managers, Directors, and Executives and will provide administrative support in identifying target clients, potential markets, and tracking related information. As a junior member of the Clinical Development team, the Associate will take on additional tasks as needed, including creation of client-facing materials and presentations and may attend industry conferences as needed. This position includes some travel.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*

• Assist with the development new business for Alira Health’s Global Clinical and Biometrics practices
• Demonstrate an understanding of Alira Health’s range of services, with a focus on clinical trial management services.
• Schedule and participate in new client teleconferences and meetings, acting as a facilitator for the senior Clinical Development team members.
• Track current and past clients, including follow-up, deadlines, and metrics, utilizing Alira Health’s CRM and other tools
• Assist with the quality control and review process for company presentations
• Assist with keeping Alira Health’s CRM system current and run regular and ad-hoc CRM reports to facilitate intercompany and Commercial team communication and updates
• Schedule and participate in internal, client/sponsor, and other meetings as required
• Comply with ICH GCP guidelines, FDA regulations, and company SOPs
• Manage and resolve conflicting priorities to deliver on commitments
• Performs additional duties as assigned

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• BS/BA from an undergraduate program, with a concentration in either Business or Sciences preferred, or equivalent combination of training and experience
• 1-2 years of previous clinical operations research experience in a Clinical Research Organization (CRO) or biotech/pharma/medical device company preferred (e.g., Clinical Assistant, CRA, Project Manager, etc.)
• Ability to travel
• Proven ability to be careful, thorough, and detail-oriented
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to problem-solve unstructured or ambiguous challenges
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customer service orientation
• Expert working knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, yet less structured team environment
• Outgoing and personable nature with the ability to quickly engage with potential clients and form relationships with new people.
• Permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Normal office working conditions including frequent sitting, standing, bending, twisting and computer monitor use. Occasional lifting of weight up to 30 lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. 

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis. 

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Contract Type

Regular