Senior Clinical Research Associate, Dermatology & Rheumatology, US West Region (NV,KS,AZ)

About the role

This role is ideal for a seasoned Clinical Research Associate (CRA) who thrives in autonomous environments, consistently meets high-quality standards and deadlines, and brings experience in dermatology and rheumatology. You will work within a mid-sized CRO where your contributions are visible, appreciated, and have a direct impact.

Responsibilities

• Conducts site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for research sites according to the monitoring plan, Innovaderm and sponsor SOPs, ICH/GCP guidelines, and applicable regulations.
• Participates in investigators’ meetings.
• Prepares site visit reports and follow-up letters to the investigator.
• Builds productive relationships with investigators and site staff to achieve study objectives, including patient recruitment targets.
• Performs source data verification, ensures on-site study drug storage, dispensing, and accountability, data collection, and regulatory document collection is adequate.
• May assume Lead CRA responsibilities, including:
  • Reviews and approves site visit reports.
  • Tracks site visit and trip report metrics and escalates issues to project teams.
  • Recommends potential solutions to identified issues and works with project managers to find resolution.
  • Supports the development of annotated site visit reports, clinical monitoring plans, and monitoring tools.
  • Supports the preparation and development of materials related to the training of CRAs.
  • Mentors CRAs.
  • Conducts on-site quality control visits with CRAs.

Requirements

Education

• B.Sc. in a field relevant to clinical research, nursing degree, and/or equivalent experience.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in conducting on-site clinical monitoring in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and/or contract research organization (CRO) industry.
• Experience in dermatology.
• Rheumatology exposure.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good knowledge of ICH/GCP standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to prioritize different assignments and work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and meeting timelines.
• Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Travel to research sites approximately 65% of the time.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

About the company

Indero, formerly known as Innovaderm, is a world-renowned expert and clinical research leader in dermatology and rheumatology with over two decades of experience. We specialize in a broad range of indications, patient populations, administration routes, and drug classes, with a global footprint across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

As a dual-focus CRO for dermatology and rheumatology, Indero offers a full-service approach—from protocol design and patient recruitment to trial monitoring and biometrics—providing sponsors with rigorous scientific expertise tailored to their studies.

The work environment at Indero is collaborative, innovative, reliable, and responsive, offering a stimulating atmosphere and attractive advancement opportunities.