P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional

Entry Support

Provides fundamental support for trial administration under close supervision.

What this level means

New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision

Scope
Own tasks within a defined component
Autonomy
Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
Complexity
Routine problems with known solutions
Impact
Own deliverables
Decision rights
Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
Leadership
None — building the craft
Typical experience
0–2 yrs

What you'd do

  • Assisting with study start-up logistics
  • Tracking budgets and invoices
  • Handling routine documentation
  • Maintaining the Trial Master File (TMF) and site documents
  • Supporting regulatory filings and communications
  • Assist with study logistics
  • Track and report budgets
  • Maintain trial documentation

Skills, knowledge & tools

  • Document management
  • Budget tracking
  • Communication
  • Regulatory support
  • Data entry
  • Time management
  • Basic problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Clinical trial processes
  • Regulatory standards
  • Budget management
  • Documentation practices
  • Trial Master File management
  • Healthcare compliance
  • Basic clinical operations
  • Communication protocols
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependability
  • Basic Problem Solving
  • Effective communication
  • Learning Agility
  • Teamwork

What good looks like

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or a related field
  • Certification (e.g. ACRP CCRP) preferred
  • Strong organizational skills

Common titles

Clinical Trials Administration IClinical Trials Administration 1Entry-Level Clinical Trials AdministrationJunior Clinical Trials AdministrationAssociate Clinical Trials AdministrationClinical Trials Administrator IClinical Trials Administrator 1Entry-Level Clinical Trials AdministratorJunior Clinical Trials AdministratorAssociate Clinical Trials AdministratorEntry Support

Where it sits & what it pays

O*NET / SOC: 19-0000Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations(inferred · under review)

Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are coming — JobFrame anchors pay to the family/level structure rather than the raw title.

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