FSP Clinical Research Associate 2 - Central Region

Our FSP team is seeking a CRA 2 in the Central Region with at least 2 years of monitoring experience. This role involves 8-10 days on site per month, combining both onsite and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of study site monitoring, including routine monitoring, close-out of clinical sites, maintenance of study files, and conduct of pre-study and initiation visits.
• Liaise with vendors and handle other duties as assigned.
• Manage all aspects of site management as prescribed in project plans.
• Conduct general on-site monitoring to ensure study staff are properly trained and equipped to safely enroll patients.
• Verify adherence to informed consent procedures and protocol requirements to protect study participants.
• Ensure data integrity by monitoring Case Report Forms (CRFs) or other data collection tools for missing or implausible data.
• Manage all aspects of registry management as outlined in project plans.
• Perform feasibility work when requested.
• Handle Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting, including processing reports, narratives, and follow-up.
• Independently review CRFs, generate and resolve queries against established data review guidelines on Fortrea or client data management systems.
• Assist with training new employees, such as co-monitoring.
• Coordinate designated clinical projects as a Local Project Coordinator (with supervision if applicable) and act as a local client contact when assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• University or college degree, or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., nursing licensure).
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical monitoring experience.
• Willingness to travel 60% overnight.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequent travel to client/site locations is required, with occasional domestic and international travel.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a vehicle safely.
• Repetitive hand movement with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of the upper body and neck.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software, both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moving) objects, including luggage and a laptop computer, with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Varied hours may be required.

The ideal candidate thrives in an environment that is:

• Fast-paced: No deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and missing timelines—even by minutes—can create quality issues.
• Dynamic: Priorities change constantly, requiring on-the-spot reprioritization and adaptation.
• Collaborative: Teamwork and strong people skills are essential for smooth study execution.
• Technology-driven: Data is collected directly into an electronic environment.

Pay

Target pay range: $100,000–$112,000.