Senior Clinical Trial Associate

Ovid Therapeutics•New York, NY

13d•$90,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ovid Therapeutics is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Senior Clinical Trial Associate to support clinical study execution and the day-to-day activities of the Clinical Operations team. The role provides key support to the clinical operations study lead and manages components of clinical trials with minimal direction and oversight, ensuring execution meets expected quality standards. The position offers an opportunity to build a strong foundation in clinical operations and potentially expand into broader clinical trial management activities over time. It is designed for a clinical research professional seeking to deepen their understanding of trial execution and develop a career in clinical operations. With experience and strong performance, the role may take on additional study coordination, site management support, and other clinical trial responsibilities. Ovid operates in a hybrid-work model. Candidates must be willing and able to work from the NYC office in coordination with their manager's expectations and department and business needs. The base salary range is $90,000–$125,000; the actual offer depends on factors including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, level offered, and performance expectations.

Requirements

Approximately 2–3 years of experience in clinical research, clinical trial coordination, or clinical operations for a CRO or sponsor.
Familiarity with clinical trial documentation, regulatory requirements, and study site processes.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to learn, accept feedback, and take on new responsibilities.
Must be willing and able to work from the NYC office in coordination with manager expectations and department and business needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing, healthcare, or a related field preferred.
Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements preferred.
Experience using clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic trial master file (eTMF) platforms, or other clinical research systems is desirable.
Experience supporting neuroscience or CNS clinical trials is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and operational support for clinical trials throughout start-up, conduct, and closeout.
Coordinate with internal study team members, clinical sites, CROs, and external vendors to track study activities, follow up on outstanding deliverables, and support timely execution of clinical trial activities.
Support maintenance and oversight of the electronic Trial Master File (eTMF), including document collection, filing, quality control, and tracking outstanding documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and inspection readiness.
Maintain and update clinical trial tracking tools, including site activation status, study milestones, enrollment metrics, essential document tracking, and other operational deliverables.
Coordinate clinical study team meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, meeting minutes, and tracking action items through completion.
Assist with preparation, distribution, and tracking of study-related materials, including study manuals, site communications, training documentation, and other essential study documents.
Support quality assurance, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance activities as needed.
Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to support study execution and enrollment objectives.
Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, documentation practices, and overall study coordination.
As experience develops, take on additional clinical operations responsibilities and contribute to broader study management activities.