Clinical Trial Associate (Contract)

As a Clinical Trial Associate at Eikon Therapeutics, your primary responsibilities include assisting with the preparation and maintenance of essential study documents, ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the trial process, and facilitating effective communication among cross-functional teams. You'll work alongside various teams to support study start-up activities, manage trial materials, and help monitor study progress, ensuring timely execution within our oncology portfolio.

To be considered for the Clinical Trial Associate position at Eikon Therapeutics, you need a Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field. Previous experience in a similar role in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry is preferred. Important skills include knowledge of clinical trial regulations, strong organizational abilities, and proficiency in using clinical trial management systems.

While an advanced degree without experience can qualify you for the Clinical Trial Associate role, having a Bachelor's degree with at least two years of relevant experience in life sciences, healthcare, or a related discipline is preferred. Eikon Therapeutics values both educational background and practical experience to ensure you can effectively contribute to our oncology research team.

As a Clinical Trial Associate at Eikon Therapeutics, you can expect a dynamic and collaborative work environment. The role necessitates you to work onsite at least three days a week, allowing for effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will be part of a passionate team dedicated to innovative research, with ample opportunities for professional growth.

Eikon Therapeutics offers comprehensive support to its Clinical Trial Associates, including access to the latest information on clinical trial regulations and best practices. Your role will involve collaboration with various operational teams to ensure you are equipped with the necessary resources to succeed. Regular training and updates on industry trends will also be part of your experience.

In your response, highlight any specific experiences you've had with ICH-GCP or FDA guidelines. Mention how you have applied these regulations in past roles, particularly focusing on maintaining compliance in your trial operations.

Discuss your strategies for prioritizing tasks effectively, such as using project management tools or prioritizing based on deadlines. Providing a specific example where you successfully managed competing deadlines will strengthen your answer.

Choose an example that highlights your proactive communication strategies. Explain the challenge, how you approached it, and what you learned from the experience to improve team dynamics.

Outline your experience with data verification processes, such as reviewing case report forms (CRFs) or electronic data capture (EDC) systems. Emphasize the importance of meticulousness and accuracy in clinical trial management.

Share your approach to professional development, including attending industry conferences, subscribing to relevant journals, or participating in online courses. Mention specific resources that you find beneficial.

Discuss how you foster strong collaboration among team members. You can mention techniques such as regular check-ins, clear communication of roles, and the use of collaborative tools.

Reflect on a specific meeting, the challenges faced, and the strategies you employed to ensure it was productive. Highlight how you prepared and communicated with attendees to facilitate a smooth process.

Express your passion for oncology and biopharmaceuticals. Mention Eikon Therapeutics' innovative approach and how you align with their mission and values, emphasizing your eagerness to contribute to groundbreaking research.

Share specific examples of how you have successfully managed high-pressure situations in previous roles. Discuss techniques you use to maintain focus and ensure quality work under tight deadlines.

Detail your familiarity with CTMS, including specific systems you've used. Provide examples of how you utilized these systems to enhance efficiency and organization during your trial management processes.