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Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA)

Viking Therapeutics, Inc.
2023 years ago
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
United States
Clinical Research and Development

Role Summary

The Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) provides administrative support to the Clinical Operations Team across the full spectrum of clinical trial activities, including study start-up, maintenance, closure, and vendor management. This role ensures compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and applicable regulations governing clinical trials.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with review, formatting and finalizing clinical protocols and other key study documents such as reports, Study Master ICF Template, etc.
  • Provide administrative support with various tasks such as review and formatting of documents including follow-up on various tasks, updating project timelines, etc.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

  • Required: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
  • Preferred: minimum of one-year relevant clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry.
  • Preferred: prior experience as a CTA and/or knowledge of FDA, ICH, GCP, CFR guidelines, regulatory requirements and clinical trials operations.

Skills

  • The scope of this position requires strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment is essential.
  • Requires good organization, documentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong attention to detail.