Clinical Data Research Associate

Parexel; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) with at least 12 months of onsite monitoring experience to join our team in the United States. You will manage clinical sites from identification through closeout, ensuring study quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and accurate data.

You will perform onsite monitoring activities, maintain site relationships, address issues, and support enrollment and study delivery.

Qualifications

• 12 months of direct onsite monitoring experience as a CRA is required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in biological sciences, pharmacy, or another health-related discipline.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience using CTMS, an Electronic Document Management System, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification visits (QV), site initiation visits (SIV), monitoring visits (MV), and termination visits (TV) at assigned clinical sites and prepare timely visit reports.
• Manage site quality and delivery from site identification through closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clinical sites and resolve questions to support study execution.
• Oversee study integrity and build relationships with investigators and site staff.
• Review trial performance at designated sites and safeguard participant rights and safety.
• Develop patient recruitment strategies with clinical sites to support enrollment timelines.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, study protocols and amendments, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate data quality and site performance and accountability of investigational products.
• Monitor regulatory documentation and perform site document verification.
• Demonstrate strong site relationship management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Maintain a client-focused, flexible approach and adapt to multiple priorities and timelines.

Skills

Onsite monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Clinical trial processes

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences / pharmacy / health-related discipline

Tools

CTMS

Electronic Document Management System

Excel

Word

Job description

About Parexel

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. Parexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insights-driven clinical and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry. With 22,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with biopharmaceutical companies and research sites to design and deliver patient-focused clinical trials that broaden access and make research a care option for anyone, anywhere.

We work with focus, agility, and shared purpose - moving with urgency to address patient needs and accelerate the delivery of new therapies. We embrace bold thinking, adapt quickly to change, and continually raise the bar for the speed and quality of clinical research.

We are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to help drive industry-leading innovation, With Heart.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) with a minimum of one year monitoring experience to join our team. As a CRA, you will manage clinical sites from identification through closeout, serving as the primary point of contact for site teams and helping ensure study quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and accurate clinical data.

You will conduct onsite monitoring activities, build and maintain productive site relationships, address site issues, and support enrollment and study delivery. Parexel provides world-class technology, training tailored to your experience, opportunities to work across therapeutic areas, and pathways for continued growth within clinical research.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification visits (QV), site initiation visits (SIV), monitoring visits (MV), and termination visits (TV) at assigned clinical sites, and prepare timely visit and contact reports.
• Manage site quality and delivery from site identification through closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clinical sites, addressing questions and resolving issues to support successful study execution.
• Oversee study integrity and build effective relationships with investigators and site staff.
• Review trial performance at designated sites and help safeguard the rights, safety, and well-being of study participants in accordance with the protocol.
• Develop patient recruitment strategies with clinical sites to support enrollment timelines.
• Ensure compliance with approved standard operating procedures, study protocols and amendments, Good Clinical Practice, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate the quality and integrity of reported data, site performance, and investigational product accountability.
• Monitor the completeness and quality of regulatory documentation and perform site document verification.
• Strong site relationship management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A client-focused, flexible approach to assignments and continuous learning.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, evaluate changing scenarios, apply study protocols, and meet project timelines.
• An ethical, patient-focused approach and strong attention to quality and detail.

Required Qualifications

• At least 12 months of direct onsite monitoring experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in biological science, pharmacy, or another health-related discipline.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, applicable regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes.
• Experience using a Clinical Trial Management System, an Electronic Document Management System, and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oncology, Ophthalmology, CAR-T, and/or MASH clinical trial monitoring experience preferred.

Benefits

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Some roles may be eligible for additional incentives, bonuses, or other compensation programs. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide details on applicable bonus plans or incentive structures for eligible positions.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes paid time off, a 401(k) match, life insurance, health insurance, and additional benefit offerings in accordance with the terms of our applicable plans.

Join us and be part of a team where your contributions help shape the future of clinical research.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.