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About the Role

The Project Manager Assistant (PMA) plays a key role in supporting the successful execution of clinical trials. This position provides research, administrative, and operational support to Project Managers and contributes directly to the collection, documentation, and quality review of clinical research images and data. The PMA will be involved in essential study activities from day one, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely communication across study teams, sites, sponsors, and CRO partners.

Key Responsibilities

The PMA will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including but not limited to:

Clinical Trial Support & Data Management

+ Collect, document, and compile clinical research images and data under the direction of the Project Manager.

+ Track, confirm, and document receipt of all images and functional test materials received at the DRC.

+ Perform data entry (DE), source document verification (SDV), and quality control (QC) activities such as reconciliation and reconciliation verification (RV).

+ Respond to data queries and assist with site communications as needed.

Study Operations

+ Assist with study startup activities, including distribution of site initiation forms and site certification tracking.

+ Manage certification reader assignments and support additional reader assignment needs.

+ File study documents and maintain organized study records.

+ Support all DRC staff members to meet study timelines and operational needs.

Communication & Collaboration

+ Communicate with study sites, sponsors, and CROs regarding study specifics, image issues, and operational updates.

+ Attend DRC group meetings and study conference calls as appropriate.

+ Provide study coverage when the Project Manager is unavailable, including time-sensitive tasks such as patient screening eligibility checks and sponsor requests.

Training & Team Support

+ Assist in training new PMAs and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Durham, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.61 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.