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Clinical Trial Specialist

Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group), San Rafael, CA, United States


Job Title:

Sr. Study Specialist, Global Study Operations

Duration:

6-Month Contract (Potential to Extend/Convert)

Location:

San Rafael, CA (Hybrid – Onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Pay Rate:

$54–56/hour

About the Company
A leading biotechnology organization focused on developing innovative therapies for patients with serious and life‑threatening rare genetic diseases. The company is dedicated to advancing treatment options, improving patient outcomes, and supporting underserved patient populations globally.

Position Summary
The Sr. Study Specialist (SS) plays a critical role within Global Study Operations, supporting the execution and oversight of clinical trials. This individual will contribute to or lead key operational activities including site monitoring oversight, vendor management, and study execution support.

This role requires a strong understanding of the clinical trial lifecycle, the ability to manage complex operational tasks independently, and a focus on ensuring study quality, timelines, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage study‑specific documentation in collaboration with Study Managers

Support feasibility assessments, site selection, and site start‑up activities

Oversee CRO activities, including IRB/EC submissions and approvals

Manage essential documents throughout the study lifecycle (TMF/eTMF)

Develop and oversee site and investigator training materials

Participate in and present at investigator meetings as needed

Ensure accuracy and timeliness of study‑related data and documentation

Oversee Clinical Trial Insurance activities

Manage updates to ClinicalTrials.gov

Track Screening Authorization Forms and study‑related documentation

Facilitate document execution through DocuSign

Identify study risks and support mitigation strategies

Participate in cross‑functional, vendor, and study execution meetings

Provide administrative and operational support for internal and external meetings

Clinical study management and execution

Compliance, quality, and inspection readiness

Drug development and clinical study design understanding

Therapeutic area and product knowledge

Systems & Tools

TMF/eTMF systems (quality and inspection readiness)

EDC systems (operational workflows and timelines)

IRT/IXRS and eCOA/ePRO platforms

Vendor and site tracking tools (KPIs, milestones)

Microsoft Teams and SharePoint

Strong focus on data integrity and system accuracy

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry

Familiarity with budgets, SOWs, POs, and invoice management

Strong understanding of clinical trial lifecycle (start‑up through close‑out)

Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, complex environment

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