CLINICAL TRIAL ASSOCIATE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Nov 26, 2024 - The Clinical Trial Associate excels in verbal and written communication in Hebrew and English and is skilled at designing processes to improve efficiency. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word and Excel, is essential, and experience in the medical, biomedical, or pharmaceutical field is preferred. With strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, this role ensures effective clinical operations.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Clinical Trial Associate Resume
- ICH-GCP knowledge
- MS Office proficiency
- Data management
- Technical writing
- Clinical software
- Regulatory knowledge
- Quality assurance
- Budget management
- Protocol design
- Medical terminology
- Detail-oriented
- Communication
- Time management
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Initiative
- Interpersonal skills
- Stress management


Summary of Clinical Trial Associate Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Psychology with 2 years of Experience
- Knowledge of global regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical research.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as the CTA interacts with many people of varying levels of responsibility for clinical trial programs.
- Able to collaborate effectively with internal and external study management teams to meet project timelines.
- A relevant educational background, either in life-sciences or as a licensed healthcare professional
- Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in MS Office
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
2. BA in Public Health with 3 years of Experience
- Proven ability to use all MS Office suite programs
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of ICH GCP regulations
- Experience as a Clinical Trial Assistant, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in clinical research and/or a related field
- Skills and knowledge working on clinical trials following FDA/ICH guidelines
- Clinical research experience (prior experience in the Biotech industry).
- Working knowledge of ICH GCP regulations.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Participate and work effectively on multiple cross-functional teams.
- Understand relationships are key and have strong interpersonal skills.
3. BA in Health Sciences with 2 years of Experience
- Experience in randomized clinical trials in central nervous system indications
- Prior experience in role of CTA for randomized clinical trials
- Highly organized with excellent communication skills
- Versatile with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint cloud services
- Works well with a multiple disciplinary internal clinical team as well as in interactions with CROs/vendors
- Ability to understand technical, scientific and medical information Understanding of drug development process
- Familiar with advanced concepts of clinical research
- Advanced computer skills
- Detailed knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA regulations and guidelines, and applicable international regulatory requirements
- Ability to write and present clearly using scientific and clinical issues terminology
- Experience dealing with time demands, incomplete information or unexpected events
- Good organizational and planning skills
- Experience working effectively in a team/matrix environment
4. BS in Biology with 4 years of Experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Hebrew and in English
- Creative in designing and creating new working processes to improve efficiency
- Excellent computer skills, specifically MS Office products
- Collaborative and service oriented
- Experience in the medical, biomedical, or pharmaceutical field preferred
- Strong knowledge of MS Word, and Excel.
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must have demonstrated expertise in relevant clinical operations activities
- Ability to exercise independent judgment within generally defined practices and policies that lead to methods or processes for obtaining results
5. BS in Biochemistry with 5 years of Experience
- Experience directing supporting clinical research
- Working knowledge of GCPs, Trial Master Files, ICH guidelines
- Read, write, and speak fluent English, fluent in host country language
- Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
- Requires strong attention to detail in composing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, scheduling and meeting deadlines
- Working knowledge of FDA regulations and ICH/GCP guidelines.
- Strong Computer Skills (MS Office) including the ability to format and publish large documents and create tracking systems and spreadsheets.
- Aptitude to learn additional software programs and databases.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, manage and prioritize workload in a proactive manner.
- Experience with electronic trial master file
- Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO industry