Senior Clinical Research Associate - CNS - Southeast

About the role

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence. We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers, working together to change the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way. Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives. In Clinical Operations, you will work alongside brilliant minds across diverse therapeutic areas including Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Neuroscience, Oncology, and Rare Diseases, receiving extensive support through regulatory submissions, TMF management, and in-house CRAs for projects with heavy site management needs. Regular touchpoints and coaching conversations with your Line Manager ensure professional development remains a top priority, with a clear career path that can lead to Clinical Trial Manager roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage research activities at sites participating in Worldwide’s clinical research projects
• Identify potential sites and perform study start‑up activities (collect regulatory documents, support contract and budget negotiation)
• Train sites to collect data properly and report potential safety‑related events
• Manage site activities during study maintenance
• Close down research activities at sites upon study completion
• Conduct study initiation visits (SIVs)
• Ensure compliance with informed consent, safety reporting, and applicable regulatory requirements (primarily remote with required travel)

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate
• Experience in CNS/Neurology required
• Must reside in the Southeast United States
• Willingness to travel regionally as needed

Qualifications

• 4‑year university degree OR Nursing Degree

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English
• Superior organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CTMS, and EDC Systems

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package (varies by location) and foster an inclusive, equitable workplace where professionals from all backgrounds can thrive. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and accessibility to leadership.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $97,000.00 – $193,000.00 annually (United States). Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity, and will be discussed during the interview process.