Associate Researcher

SoTalent; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plans

Performance bonuses

Health benefits package

Job summary

Global Life Sciences & Clinical Research Leader in New Jersey is seeking a Research Associate to oversee the full lifecycle of site management, ensuring compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and ICH-GCP guidelines.

You will coordinate site visits, drive patient enrollment plans, provide protocol training, and maintain audit-ready TMF/ISF while managing communications with site staff and sponsors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, life science, or healthcare-related field is highly preferred.
• Solid grasp of ICH-GCP guidelines and local clinical research regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; comfortable using iPad/iPhone for field reporting.
• Exceptional English verbal and written communication; ability to convey complex protocol requirements clearly.

Responsibilities

• Site Supervision: execute site visits including selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-outs.
• Recruitment Strategy: develop and track patient enrollment plans to keep study timelines on track.
• Training & Communication: be the main point of contact for site staff and provide protocol training.
• Data Integrity: review CRFs and ensure TMF/ISF are audit-ready.
• Quality Assurance: monitor site practices for compliance and escalate deviations.
• Administrative Management: maintain visit reports and assist with site financial tracking.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Clinical Research experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

iPad/iPhone field reporting

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Site Manager (Research Associate)

Location: Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid/Office-based options)

Client: Global Life Sciences & Clinical Research Leader

Are you an organized clinical research professional looking to take the next step in site management? We are currently representing a prestigious, world-leading clinical solutions provider seeking a dedicated Research Associate to join their team in New Jersey.

This is a pivotal role where you will act as the primary bridge between the study protocol and the clinical site, ensuring that life-changing medical research is conducted with the highest levels of integrity and accuracy.

The Role:

As a Research Associate, you will oversee the full lifecycle of site management. Your primary focus will be ensuring that clinical sites adhere to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and ICH/GCP guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Supervision: Execute the full range of site visits, including selection, initiation, routine monitoring, and final close-outs.
• Recruitment Strategy: Partner with clinical sites to develop and track patient enrollment plans, ensuring study timelines stay on track.
• Training & Communication: Act as the main point of contact for site staff, providing essential protocol training and resolving ongoing project issues.
• Data Integrity: Review and verify Case Report Forms (CRFs) and ensure the Trial Master File (TMF) and Investigator Site Files (ISF) are accurate and audit-ready.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor site practices for compliance, escalating any quality concerns or deviations through the proper channels.
• Administrative Management: Maintain detailed visit reports, follow-up correspondence, and, where required, assist with site financial tracking and invoicing.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, life science, or healthcare-related field is highly preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: A solid grasp of ICH-GCP guidelines and local clinical research regulations.
• Technical Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort using mobile technology (iPad/iPhone) for field reporting.
• Communication: Exceptional English verbal and written skills; you must be able to communicate complex protocol requirements clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Professionalism: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage your time and project finances effectively.

The Benefits:

Our client offers a highly competitive compensation structure designed to attract top talent.

Annualized Salary Range: $47,400 - $169,300 (Base pay is determined by experience, specialized skills, and qualifications).

• Additional Perks: Potential for incentive plans, performance bonuses, and a robust health and welfare benefits package.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and integrity in the workplace.