Clinical Research Associate

About the role

This position offers the opportunity to be part of meaningful, high-impact work where precision, compassion, and collaboration come together. Clinical research staff ensure that research is conducted ethically, efficiently, and with the patient at the center, supporting innovations that shape the future of medicine.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for all research portfolio activities.
• Maintain real-time knowledge of assigned research protocols.
• Act as a critical facilitator for a multidisciplinary team encompassing data and patient management, as well as regulatory oversight.
• Effectively communicate the overall study progress to various internal and/or external partners, identify study trends, and build/implement solutions.
• Collaborate with research staff, physicians, CTNs, and external partners to ensure smooth trial execution.
• Perform diverse research-related functions using good judgment and outstanding organizational skills.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of clinical research experience.
• Core Skills:
  • Comfort working in fast-paced, evolving research environments with changing priorities.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, anticipate challenges, and implement practical solutions.
  • Proficiency with research systems, databases, and standard office software; ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies.
  • Enthusiasm and dedication to MSK's vision, mission, and values.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical research experience.

Skills

• Comfort working in fast-paced, evolving research environments with changing priorities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, anticipate challenges, and implement practical solutions.
• Proficiency with research systems, databases, and standard office software; ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies.
• Enthusiasm and dedication to MSK's vision, mission, and values.

Benefits

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

Additional Information

• Location: NYCSchedule: Hybrid, on average 2-3 days per week onsiteReporting to the Clinical Research Supervisor

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Pay Range

$62,600.00 - $97,100.00

FSLA Status

Exempt

Closing

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.