Clinical Trial Associate

Company DescriptionDeciphera, a member of Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing important new medicines and providing hope to people living with cancer, neurologic and autoimmune disease. Deciphera is leveraging its proprietary switch-control kinase inhibitor platform and deep expertise in kinase biology to develop a broad portfolio of innovative medicines. In addition to advancing multiple product candidates from Deciphera’s platform in clinical studies, QINLOCK (ripretinib) is Deciphera’s switch-control kinase inhibitor approved in many countries including the European Union and the United States for the treatment of adult patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) who have received prior treatment with 3 or more kinase inhibitors, including imatinib. ROMVIMZA (vimseltinib) is a kinase inhibitor approved in the United States for adult patients with symptomatic tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) for which surgical resection will potentially cause worsening functional limitation or severe morbidity, and in the European Union for adult patients with TGCT associated with clinically relevant physical function deterioration and in whom surgical options have been exhausted or would induce unacceptable morbidity or disability. The spirit of collaboration that has brought medications to life continues to guide how we operate, grow, and discover new breakthroughs. We cultivate an inclusive culture that values curiosity, creativity, and shared accountability—empowering individuals to challenge the unknown together. Deciphera offers competitive compensation, including equity-based compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance and a flexible spending account for either health care and/or dependent care. Job DescriptionWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) to support the execution of clinical studies within our Clinical Operations team. In this role, you will contribute to key trial activities and ensure that study components are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.You will work both independently and collaboratively, building your clinical operations expertise while partnering with experienced team members across cross-functional study teams.Study Team & Meeting ManagementCoordinate cross-functional study team meetings, including preparing agendas and capturing meeting minutesSupport site start-up activities and ongoing study coordination effortsAssist in managing external vendors as neededParticipate in Investigator Meetings and contribute as appropriateStudy Documentation, Tracking & ExecutionMaintain and track essential study documentation, including regulatory documents such as 1572s in collaboration with Regulatory teamsSupport Trial Master File (TMF) activities, including document filing and quality control checksAssist with the creation, editing, and distribution of study materials (e.g., informed consent forms, manuals)Maintain study trackers, tools, and systems to support execution and complianceStudy Support & Quality AssuranceSupport sample management activities and basic study logisticsContribute to the review and maintenance of study documents as neededEnsure assigned activities align with quality standards and regulatory requirementsCollaborate with team members to identify when escalation or additional input is neededQualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree with 1–3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, or academic research settingWorking knowledge of ICH guidelines, GCP, and global clinical trial regulationsAbility to manage assigned study activities with guidance from senior team membersStrong organizational skills and attention to detailPreferred Experience & SkillsAbility to quickly learn new tools, systems, and processes to improve efficiencyUnderstanding of how clinical data, vendors, and systems interact across studiesStrong written, verbal, and presentation skillsA proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently when neededAdditional InformationDeciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $90,000 - $124,000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or location.​Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Deciphera’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, a long-term incentive plan, full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable)Benefits:Competitive salary and annual bonus.Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more.Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATIONDeciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements, we invite you complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially. We are committed to make all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: ScienceExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Pharmaceuticals