Clinical Research Associate

Work Arrangement

Field‑based / Travel role – approximately 70% onsite at clinical trial sites; up to 70% travel required. Candidates must have no travel restrictions.

Engagement Type

Contract, 12 months plus extension; will become a full‑time role after a 3‑4 week ramp‑up period.

Application Requirements

Provide current home‑base location and therapeutic area indications on resume, complete a video screen call, and fill out client forms.

About the Role

The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for monitoring and managing clinical trial sites to ensure compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and sponsor standards. This role supports study execution from site initiation through closeout while serving as a key point of contact for investigative sites and cross‑functional study teams. It is part of a large‑scale, multi‑region clinical trial program with a substantial CRA team supporting a high volume of active sites nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site monitoring visits, including site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring, and closeout activities.
• Ensure protocol compliance, data quality, and adherence to GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned investigative sites, communicating study updates, issues, and risks.
• Review and maintain essential study documentation, including Investigator Site Files and trial records.
• Prepare monitoring reports and escalate significant findings or site issues as appropriate.
• Track site performance, recruitment progress, and study milestones.
• Support investigator training, study meetings, and other clinical trial activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and site personnel to support successful study execution.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of clinical monitoring experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare‑related field.
• Strong knowledge of clinical research operations, FDA regulations, ICH‑GCP guidelines, and clinical trial conduct.
• Excellent organizational, communication, problem‑solving, and relationship‑management skills.
• Experience with CTMS, eTMF, eCRF platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 70 % with no travel restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNS (Central Nervous System) clinical trial experience.

Why This Role

• Join a large, active clinical trial program with multiple concurrent openings across the country.
• Opportunity to work across East, Central, and West regions with a sponsor known for repeat, long‑term engagements.
• 12‑month contract with travel expenses covered.