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Nkarta, Inc.

Associate Director, Clinical Trial Operations

Nkarta, Inc. · South San Francisco, CA

Posted about a month ago

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This role has been open
35 days
Nkarta, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 36 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Nkarta, Inc.'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Nkarta, Inc.
high
2 stale, 0 reposted of 5 open
Hiring momentum
6 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

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About this role

The Associate Director of Clinical Trial Operations at Nkarta will manage the planning, execution, and delivery of clinical trials, working closely with various teams and stakeholders. This role involves overseeing study timelines, coordinating activities across clinical study phases, managing external vendors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position also includes responsibilities for developing study documents and maintaining relationships with clinical investigators and site personnel.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Experience in cell therapy, oncology, or complex biologics
  • Minimum 4 years experience in the management and execution of a clinical trial at a sponsor or CRO
  • Thorough knowledge of GCP, ICH, FDA, and applicable global regulatory requirements
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to think critically and demonstrate problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience in autoimmune indications
  • Located in the Greater San Francisco area and able to work a hybrid schedule

What you get

  • Base salary range of $190,000 — $230,000 USD
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Equity grant(s)
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
  • 401K plan
  • Flexible spending account

Worth weighing

  • Role involves significant oversight and management of external vendors
  • Position may require travel up to 20% of the time
  • Company is in an early stage startup environment, which may impact work-life balance and inter-group communication

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