Senior Clinical Research Associate

Job Description

Senior Research Associate – Oncology

Location: San Francisco, CA (On-site 3 days/week)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Opportunity

Our client, an innovative biotechnology company focused on advancing oncology therapeutics, is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join their clinical development team. This individual will play a key role in supporting oncology clinical studies and cross-functional research efforts from within the company’s San Francisco headquarters.

This is an on-site role (3 days per week), offering the opportunity to collaborate closely with clinical operations, translational research, and biomarker teams in a highly interactive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of oncology clinical studies across multiple phases. (Phase II and III Preferred)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biometrics, and Translational Science to ensure study deliverables and timelines are met.
• Assist with protocol review, study documentation, sample tracking, and data reconciliation activities.
• Maintain study files and documentation in compliance with GCP and internal SOPs.
• Contribute to internal study meetings, data reviews, and cross-team communications.
• Manage and review laboratory samples and data from external partners and CROs.
• Provide operational and scientific support for biomarker and translational research activities tied to ongoing clinical programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Oncology, or a related life science field.
• 3–6 years of relevant industry experience supporting oncology-focused clinical studies.
• Proven track record contributing to clinical-stage oncology programs.
• Solid understanding of clinical study workflows, GCP guidelines, and study documentation.