Clinical Data Associate - III*

Job Title: Clinical Trial Planning & Data Support
Location : Foster City , CA (Remote)
Duration : 12 months

Job Description

• We are committed to delivering transformative therapies to patients with unmet medical needs. The Contractor, Clinical Trial Planning & Data Support (Level C3) supports development programs by maintaining portfolio planning systems, ensuring data quality, and enabling consistent reporting across the organization.
• This mid-level contractor role is responsible for independently executing planning system support, data stewardship, and reporting activities. The contractor will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to maintain reliable planning data and support portfolio decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Planisware user support, including
• project plan oversight to ensure data/timeline accuracy
• project plan integrations and  scenario planning troubleshooting system issues
• manage and escalate support tickets as needed
• Assist Program Ops Resource Manager with resource forecasting activities, including coordinating the design, development, and validation of forecasting algorithms.
• Monitor data quality across systems, dashboards, and portfolio reports
• Ensure consistency of metrics and definitions across reporting outputs
• Support the delivery of user onboarding and training and maintain job aids and system documentation

Participate in system operations activities, including:

• User acceptance testing (UAT)
• System upgrades and releases
• Provide sprint support and validation activities
• Support user access management and data governance, ensuring appropriate handling of sensitive data
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve planning processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency

 
Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, project management, information systems, or a related field
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical development, or Medical Affairs operations/planning environments

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of Planisware experience supporting planning systems or clinical trial planning
• Familiarity with the clinical development lifecycle and R&D processes
• Experience in project planning, portfolio support, or R&D operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment

Proficiency with:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
• SharePoint or similar collaboration tools
• Reporting/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire – preferred)
• Leveling – Contractor III (C3) Expectations

This role is aligned to Level C3 (Mid-Level Contractor / Specialist) and is expected to:

• Work independently within defined processes to manage planning data and system updates
• Provide hands-on execution and user support with limited oversight
• Exercise sound judgment in resolving issues and maintaining data integrity
• Support moderately complex planning and reporting activities
• Collaborate effectively across teams without formal leadership responsibility

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Detail-oriented, systems-savvy, and highly organized
• Comfortable working with planning systems and structured data
• Able to integrate quickly into a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Demonstrates accountability, adaptability, and strong collaboration skills

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. The pay rate for this position is $56.11/hr.