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

• Handle 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 perform other duties as assigned.
• Manage all aspects of site management as prescribed in project plans.
• General on-site monitoring:
  • Ensure study staff are properly trained and equipped to safely enroll patients.
  • Verify adherence to informed consent procedures and protocol requirements to protect study patients.
  • Maintain 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.
• Conduct feasibility work when requested.
• Handle Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting, including process production of reports, narratives, and follow-up.
• Independently perform CRF review, query generation, and resolution using Fortrea or client data management systems.
• Assist with training new employees, e.g., 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 accredited institution (e.g., nursing licensure).
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical monitoring experience.
• 60% overnight travel required.

Work Environment

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

Physical Requirements

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

The ideal candidate thrives in an environment that is:

• Fast-paced: No deviations from study protocols are allowed, and timelines must be strictly adhered to.
• Dynamic: Priorities change constantly, requiring adaptability and on-the-spot reprioritization.
• Collaborative: Teamwork and strong interpersonal 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 (remote).