FSP Clinical Research Associate 2 - West Region

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Utilize clinical judgment to provide high-standard care for clinical trial participants and respond to emergencies per research standards.
• Conduct routine monitoring and close-out of clinical sites, maintain study files, and perform pre-study and initiation visits.
• Liaise with vendors and perform other duties as assigned.
• Manage sites as prescribed in project plans, including feasibility work when requested.
• Ensure proper informed consent procedures and protocol compliance to protect study patients.
• Verify data integrity on Case Report Forms (CRFs) and monitor for missing or implausible data.
• Complete Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting, produce reports, narratives, and follow up on SAEs.
• Independently perform CRF review, query generation, and resolution using 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 as assigned.

Requirements

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

Work Environment

• Fast-paced environment requiring strict adherence to study protocols and timelines.
• Constantly changing priorities requiring adaptability and prioritization.
• Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills are essential for smooth study operations.
• Technology-based role with direct data collection in an electronic environment.
• 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 operate a vehicle safely.
• Repetitive hand movements with frequent use of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, bending, and twisting of the upper body and neck.
• Ability to use a variety of in-house and off-the-shelf computer software.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (e.g., luggage, laptop) up to 15–20 lbs.
• Regular and consistent attendance with varied hours as required.

Pay

Target pay range: $100,000 – $112,000.