Full-Time

Associate Clinical Team Lead

Posted on 9/3/2026

Rho

Rho

501-1,000 employees

Comprehensive CRO for regulatory drug approvals

No salary listed

Remote in Spain

Remote

Remote within Spain, with occasional travel for site visits and client meetings.

Bachelor's

Category
Biology & Biotech (1)

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a life science, nursing, pharmacy or related field, along with 3 years of clinical research experience within the contract research organization, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry and at least 2 years of on-site monitoring experience.
  • Proven leadership capabilities with experience in leading teams within a contract research organization or pharmaceutical setting.
  • Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements, as well as familiarity with clinical trial processes and documentation.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to drive decisions and lead initiatives.
  • Experience using clinical trial management software and electronic data capture systems.
Responsibilities
  • Provide support to Clinical Team Leads in the end-to-end clinical execution of projects or programs, ensuring adherence to protocols, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
  • Track and monitor recruitment, study metrics, monitoring, and documentation activities.
  • Demonstrate a proficient understanding of ICH-GCP and its practical application and ensure sites comply with Good Clinical Practice and applicable regulations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data management, regulatory, and safety, to facilitate study deliverables.
  • Support the development and management of clinical operations timelines, metrics, resourcing, budget, and activities.
  • Contribute to risk identification and implementation of appropriate corrective actions and mitigation strategies.
  • Support the tracking and reconciliation of clinical budgets related to clinical operations activities, including monitoring visits and Clinical Research Associate allocation.
  • Support communication among clients, site staff, and internal teams and proactively escalate issues to the Clinical Team Lead and study team.
  • Assist in preparing for and participating in internal and external meetings and managing routine client communications.
  • Assist with Clinical Research Associate and In-House Clinical Research Associate project training and onboarding, and support preparation and delivery of training materials for investigator meetings, conferences, and team training.
  • Foster collaboration across teams and ensure integration across projects and sites.
  • Provide constructive performance feedback on Clinical Research Associates and In-House Clinical Research Associates to line managers and project leads.
  • Participate in Bid Defense Meetings to present clinical operations and monitoring strategy when required.
  • Support protocol deviation review and reconciliation activities throughout the study by assisting with documentation, tracking, and coordination with cross-functional teams and the client for review and approval.
  • Assist in identifying clinical risks and support the implementation of mitigation strategies throughout the study.
  • Assist with identifying, defining, documenting, and ensuring compliance with project-specific training requirements for the clinical team.
  • Assist with the review and development of study protocols and study-related documents and materials, including the clinical monitoring plan, protocol deviation plan, and case report forms.
  • Support the planning and execution of on-site Quality Compliance Visits under the guidance of the study team to review data across Clinical Research Associates using a targeted, adaptive, and/or risk-based approach focused on critical and safety-related data points.
  • Keep up with industry trends, including changes to regulations or standard practices.

Rho is a contract research organization that provides end-to-end development and regulatory services for drugs, biologics, and medical devices. Clients range from small biotech startups to large pharma, relying on Rho to plan and run clinical development, regulatory strategy, and submissions for NDAs, BLAs, and MAAs. The company supports decentralized clinical trials and infectious-disease programs, offering integrated expertise across study design, data management, and regulatory affairs. Its goal is to help clients bring products to market efficiently by navigating regulatory requirements and streamlining development and submission processes.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Durham, North Carolina

Founded

1984

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What believers are saying

  • Rho kept winning federal work in 2025, including CROMS awarded September 29, 2025.
  • Rho still attracts biotechs, like Sharp Therapeutics hiring it in July 2025 for Gaucher IND work.
  • Triangle Business Journal again named Rho a Best Places to Work winner in 2024.

What critics are saying

  • HHS concentration is dangerous; Rho Federal Systems Division shows 100% revenue from one buyer.
  • Project NextGen and BARDA contracts face recompete pressure in 2025-2026 federal procurement cycles.
  • Moderna and other larger CROs can outspend Rho, compressing margins and winning next-generation vaccine trials.

What makes Rho unique

  • Rho won BARDA avian-influenza SDCC work in January 2024, deepening biodefense credibility.
  • Rho has repeated HHS awards since 2020 for vaccine trial coordination and statistical support.
  • Rho combines protocol development, data management, safety monitoring, and regulatory services under one CRO roof.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
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