Clinical Project Associate

Role overview

Relay Therapeutics is seeking a Clinical Project Associate to help coordinate clinical trials and support operational execution in line with regulatory requirements and ICH/GCP standards. In this role, you will be part of the Clinical Development Operations team and contribute directly to the delivery of clinical studies that support the company’s mission of turning scientific innovation into meaningful medicines for patients.

What you will do

• Work closely with Clinical Project Managers to handle the daily coordination of trial activities, including site activation, participant enrollment, clinical oversight, and adherence to GCP and protocol requirements across sites, CROs, and vendors.
• Act as a liaison for CROs, vendors, investigators, and site teams to keep deliverables on track and maintain effective communication and collaboration.
• Create, maintain, and continuously refine study tracking tools.
• Support review of vendor and site invoices, and help with budget monitoring and tracking.
• Review and help prepare important study documents such as training records, regulatory submissions, informed consent forms, case report forms, oversight committee charters, and study plans.
• Keep clinical documentation organized, controlled, and versioned properly.
• Coordinate trial-related equipment and supply tracking when needed.
• Organize team meetings by managing schedules, agendas, minutes, action items, and follow-up; also contribute updates during meetings.
• Help keep the Trial Master File current and ready for inspection.
• Support inspection readiness by working with CRO partners and helping sites prepare for audits and regulatory inspections, including findings from internal QA and external agencies.
• Contribute ideas and participate in department initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Clinical Operations.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant clinical trial experience, such as work with a sponsor, CRO, clinical site, or clinical trial vendor.
• Working knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines and how they apply to clinical trial conduct.
• Self-driven and able to perform well in a fast-moving, small-company setting.
• Strong problem-solving ability, along with clear communication and public speaking skills.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office tools, including MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to stay practical while managing several priorities and deadlines at the same time.

About Relay Therapeutics

Relay Therapeutics is a clinical-stage precision medicines company focused on improving drug discovery through a deep understanding of protein motion and its relationship to protein function. The company works to address targets that have historically been difficult to drug, with an early emphasis on small-molecule therapeutics in targeted oncology. Its Dynamo platform combines advanced experimental and computational methods to build a more detailed view of protein structure and movement. The team is known for close collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and a shared commitment to making a difference for patients.

Compensation

The estimated annual base salary for this position is $61,000 to $87,000. Final compensation will be based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and location.

Additional information

Location: Cambridge, MA. This role is onsite and full-time. Reference marker: #BP1.