Clinical Trial Specialist

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Clinical Trials Associate ” for one of our client in "Aliso Viejo, CA" . A global leader in business and technology services. Job Title: Clinical Trials Associate Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Work Type: Onsite (Contract) Pay Rate: $78/hr on W2 Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Clinical Trials Associate (CTA) with 8+ years of clinical research experience , preferably in the ophthalmic industry . The ideal candidate will support and lead clinical trial operations, oversee study documentation, ensure regulatory compliance, manage Study Master Files (SMF), perform clinical data review, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful study execution. Required Qualifications 8+ years of experience as a Clinical Trials Associate (CTA) . Ophthalmic clinical trial experience preferred. Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) , FDA , and international regulatory guidelines. Experience managing clinical studies from start-up through close-out . Hands-on experience with: Clinical data review and data cleaning Study Master File (SMF) management Audit and inspection readiness Site start-up documentation