Senior Oncology CRA

Piper Companies is actively seeking a Senior Oncology Clinical Research Associate to join a well-established, full-service CRO supporting global clinical programs.

About the role

The Senior Oncology Clinical Research Associate is primarily responsible for ensuring the rights and wellbeing of trial participants are protected, and the reported trial data are accurate, complete, and verifiable from the source documents. This is a fully remote contract position with travel (U.S.-based).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Principal Investigators, study coordinators, pharmacists, and site personnel to ensure efficient clinical trial execution
• Support site start-up activities, including preparation of essential documents and assistance with regulatory and ethics submissions in collaboration with IHCRA and RSU teams
• Monitor clinical trial sites in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines and Clinical Monitoring Plans, conducting visits such as initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out (onsite and remote)
• Ensure participant safety and protocol compliance by reviewing informed consent, eligibility, adverse events, and investigational product handling
• Drive patient recruitment efforts by developing and executing site-specific recruitment strategies to meet enrollment targets
• Verify accuracy and completeness of trial data, ensuring timely resolution of CRF queries and proper documentation within clinical trial systems and TMF
• Maintain site readiness for audits and inspections while providing regular updates, reports, and issue escalation to project leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical or life sciences-related field, with a preferred focus in Oncology; equivalent experience in allied professions may also be considered
• Minimum of 3–5 years of Clinical Research Associate experience within the clinical research industry
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple studies and meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance with clinical protocols and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional, global teams
• Proficiency with clinical systems and standard software tools (e.g., CTMS, EDC, Microsoft Office)
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry strongly preferred

Pay

$60–$80/hour

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holiday and sick leave (if required by law)