Senior CRA, Onc/Neuro/Rare/Derm (West Coast, Midwest, Northeast)

Premier Research is looking for a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) specializing in Oncology, Neurology, Rare Disease, or Dermatology to join our Clinical Monitoring, Site Management, and SSU team. You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. Our work is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members as our most valuable asset. We support your growth, providing skills and opportunities to excel while offering flexibility and balance.

Responsibilities

• Perform monitoring activities (both on-site and remote), including Site Qualification Visits, Site Initiation Visits, Interim Monitoring Visits, Site Management Contacts, and Close Out Visits for Phase I-IV clinical trials, as well as device trials. Opportunities to work in therapeutic areas such as oncology, pediatrics, and rare disease.
• Ensure the validity, correctness, and completeness of clinical data collected at sites, with a focus on data integrity and patient safety as dictated by trial protocol, ICH-GCP/ISO 141155, and customer requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for investigative sites, manage query resolution, support Trial Master File activities, participate in Investigators’ Meetings, and complete other project tasks in accordance with study timelines and budget.
• Identify and escalate potential risks and possible retraining opportunities for investigative sites.
• Schedule and plan day-to-day activities, including study monitoring visits, timely completion of high-quality trip reports, and active management of all deliverables.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree required or its international equivalent, with a minimum of 4+ years of previous on-site clinical research monitoring experience.
• Customer-focused approach to work and communications, with the ability to professionally interact with sites, clients, vendors, and other functional areas.
• Experience with monitoring oncology, neurology, rare disease, or dermatology studies is required.
• Accountable, dependable, and committed to meeting the requirement of 8-10 Days on Site (DOS)/monitoring visits per month; 70-85% travel.
• Must live in the West Coast, Northeast, or Midwest regions.
• Valid driver’s license and passport as required.

Pay

The annualized starting base pay for this role is $105,000.00 USD. The actual salary will be influenced by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.