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Senior Clinical Trial Assistant

Lausanne Region Interim View Job Description
The Senior Clinical Trial Assistant provides essential operational and administrative support across all phases of clinical studies. This role ensures high-quality documentation, compliance with regulatory standards, and smooth collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.

added 23/06/2026

  • Join a high-impact clinical research environment driving innovation
  • Gain exposure to end-to-end clinical trial operations in a global setting

About Our Client

Our client is a leading organization in clinical research and innovation, operating at the forefront of science and health.
They offer a dynamic and international working environment focused on excellence and continuous improvement.

Job Description

    • Support Clinical Project Managers in tracking study milestones and deliverables
    • Maintain and oversee Trial Master File (TMF/eTMF) completeness, quality, and compliance with industry standards
    • Prepare, review, finalize, and distribute clinical study documentation
    • Participate in study meetings, take minutes, and ensure timely follow-up of action items
    • Coordinate investigator and vendor payments in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
    • Assist in contract and budget tracking under supervision
    • Develop and maintain trackers, dashboards, and reports for effective study monitoring
    • Ensure accurate tracking of training records for study teams and site staff
    • Collaborate effectively with CROs, vendors, and investigator sites, ensuring alignment with sponsor expectations and smooth study execution
    • Demonstrate strong ownership by proactively managing responsibilities, handling challenges and conflicts constructively, and contributing to continuous process improvements

The Successful Applicant

    • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, or a related field
    • Minimum 4 years' experience in clinical trial support roles (CTA or similar) within pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO environments
    • At least 3 years of hands-on experience managing TMF/eTMF systems; strong familiarity with electronic document management (paper-only TMF experience is insufficient)
    • Solid understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines, clinical trial lifecycle, and sponsor responsibilities
    • Experience working on both sponsor and/or CRO sides, with the ability to effectively collaborate across stakeholders
    • Strong data management skills, including collection, review, and analysis of clinical data in compliance with regulatory and industry standards
    • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure high-quality documentation
    • Strong communication skills, with transparency, ability to acknowledge mistakes, and constructive behavior during challenging situations or conflicts
    • Open and receptive to feedback, demonstrating the ability to incorporate input and continuously improve performance
    • Proactive, accountable, and solution-oriented mindset, with a high sense of responsibility and professionalism

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international clinical research environment
  • Exposure to innovative projects and cross-functional collaboration
  • 12-month full-time contract with engaging and expert people



Quote job ref
JN-052026-7021687

Job summary

Job Function
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Specialisation
Clinical Operations
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Lausanne Region
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-052026-7021687

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