Senior Clinical Trial Associate

Ovid Therapeutics Inc. is a New York-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to pioneering better, gentler medicines for the brain. The Company discovers and develops differentiated, small molecule medicines for neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders with significant unmet need.

It is with curiosity, courage, and tenacity that, together, we work for meaningful change in the lives of patients and their families. With this sense of purpose and urgency we challenge the conventional and embrace the wisdom and thought that comes from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Importantly, we understand the commitment we make to our patients, our broad community and to each other is based on the humanity that we share.

Senior Clinical Trial Associate Position Overview

Ovid Therapeutics is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Senior Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) to support the execution of clinical studies and the day-to-day activities of the Clinical Operations team. This role will be a key support role to the clinical operations study lead, managing components of clinical trials with minimal direction and oversight ensuring that they are executed to expected and specified quality standards.

This position offers an opportunity to build a strong foundation in clinical operations, with potential to expand responsibilities and develop toward broader clinical trial management activities over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support for clinical trials throughout start-up, conduct, and closeout.
• Coordinate with internal study team members, clinical sites, CROs, and external vendors to track study activities, follow up on outstanding deliverables, and support timely execution of clinical trial activities.
• Support the maintenance and oversight of the electronic Trial Master File (eTMF), including document collection, filing, quality control, and tracking of outstanding documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and inspection readiness.
• Maintain and update clinical trial tracking tools, including site activation status, study milestones, enrollment metrics, essential document tracking, and other operational deliverables.
• Coordinate clinical study team meetings, including scheduling, preparation of agendas, documentation of meeting minutes, and tracking of action items through completion.
• Assist with the preparation, distribution, and tracking of study-related materials, including study manuals, site communications, training documentation, and other essential study documents.
• Support quality assurance, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance activities as needed.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to support study execution and enrollment objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, documentation practices, and overall study coordination.
• As experience develops, take on additional clinical operations responsibilities and contribute to broader study management activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing, healthcare, or a related field preferred.
• Approximately 2–3 years of experience in clinical research, clinical trial coordination, or clinical operations for a CRO or sponsor.
• Familiarity with clinical trial documentation, regulatory requirements, and study site processes.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to learn, accept feedback, and take on new responsibilities.
• Experience using clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic trial master file (eTMF) platforms, or other clinical research systems is desirable.
• Experience supporting neuroscience or CNS clinical trials is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Organization and attention to detail: Maintains accurate documentation and follows through on commitments.
• Communication and collaboration: Builds effective working relationships with clinical sites, vendors, and internal colleagues.
• Time management: Balances competing priorities and keeps deliverables on track.
• Adaptability and initiative: Responds constructively to changing priorities and proactively addresses routine issues.
• Learning agility: Demonstrates curiosity and a willingness to expand clinical research knowledge and responsibilities.

Professional Development

This role is designed for a clinical research professional who wants to deepen their understanding of clinical trial execution and build a career in clinical operations. As the individual gains experience and demonstrates strong performance, there may be opportunities to assume additional responsibilities in study coordination, site management support, and other clinical trial activities.

Ovid operates in a hybrid-work model. Candidates applying must be willing and able to be in the NYC office in coordination with their manager's expectations, as well as department and business needs.

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $125,000.The actual salary offered within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, level offered, and performance expectations.