Clinical Trial Associate

Lakefront Biotherapeutics, Inc. • San Francisco, CA

1d • $110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Lakefront Biotherapeutics is seeking a Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) to support execution and oversight of multiple clinical studies. The CTA will work as a key member of the Clinical Study Management Team, partnering with cross-functional colleagues, CROs, and lab vendors. This role will focus on study start-up, sponsor access management, vendor data reconciliation and QC, TMF oversight, and study tracking to ensure high-quality deliverables. The CTA will maintain oversight tools and documentation and contribute to process improvements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently while supporting the team in driving study execution and vendor oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience as a CTA or in a similar role within a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting clinical study operations, including vendor oversight, data reconciliation, and QC review.
• Strong background in Trial Master File (TMF) maintenance and study documentation management.
• Proven ability to manage study progress/oversight tools.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and with external partners.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and comfortable with clinical trial tracking systems and tools.
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical studies in partnership with CROs and lab vendors.
• Review and reconcile vendor data listings; perform QC checks to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor CRO/lab deliverables (sample data, reports, data transfers) against timelines and quality standards.
• Maintain study trackers, sponsor access management, oversight logs, and key documents (regulatory files, site/vendor contacts, approvals).
• Ensure completeness and compliance of the Trial Master File (TMF) through ongoing QC review.
• Assist with regulatory document review (EDPs, ICFs, lab certifications, IRB/IEC submissions).
• Support study start-up, site/vendor onboarding, and supply management.
• Contribute to study materials (manuals, newsletters, training content).
• Drive process improvement initiatives and strengthen vendor oversight practices.

Benefits

• Base compensation for this position ranges from $110,000 - $130,000.
• Eligible for participation in Lakefront Biotherapeutics’ performance bonus plan.
• Comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support important moments in life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level