Clinical Research Associate - 170044

ZP Group; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support a leading organization within the clinical research industry across the United States. The CRA will provide site management and monitoring support for trials in Oncology, Cardiovascular, GLP-1/Obesity, Diabetes, or Ophthalmology.

The role includes onsite and remote monitoring, site activation, data review, and collaboration with investigative sites and study teams to maintain timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Healthcare, or related field.
• 2+ years of clinical monitoring experience in pharma/CRO.
• Experience with Oncology, Cardiovascular, GLP-1/Obesity, Diabetes or Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite and remote monitoring to evaluate progress, safety, and protocol compliance.
• Lead site activation, investigator training, and start-up readiness.
• Review data, source documentation, and regulatory records for accuracy.
• Partner with sites and internal teams to resolve findings and maintain timelines.
• Oversee trials through travel, monitoring visits, and site relationship management.

Skills

Clinical monitoring

ICH-GCP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Healthcare, or related field

Tools

EDC platforms

CTMS applications

Clinical trial technologies

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support a leading organization within the clinical research industry across the United States. The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) will provide site management and monitoring support for clinical trials within Oncology, Cardiovascular, GLP-1/Obesity, Diabetes, or Ophthalmology research programs. Multiple openings are available, and candidates may specialize in one or more therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities of the Clinical Research Associate (CRA):

• Conduct onsite and remote monitoring activities to evaluate study progress, participant safety, and protocol compliance.
• Lead site activation efforts, including investigator training and study start-up readiness assessments.
• Review clinical data, source documentation, and regulatory records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with investigative sites and internal study teams to address findings, resolve issues, and maintain study timelines.
• Support ongoing oversight of clinical trials through routine travel, monitoring visits, and site relationship management.

Qualifications of the Clinical Research Associate (CRA):

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Healthcare, or a related scientific field.
• 2+ years of clinical monitoring experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or clinical research environment.
• Experience supporting studies in Oncology, Cardiovascular, GLP-1/Obesity, Diabetes, Ophthalmology, or other related therapeutic areas. Experience in all therapeutic areas is not required.
• Working knowledge of EDC platforms, CTMS applications, and clinical trial technologies.
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and clinical research best practices with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Compensation of the Clinical Research Associate (CRA):

• Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 dependent on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

This job opens for applications on 9/4/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Clinical Research Associate, CRA, Clinical Trials, Clinical Monitoring, Site Monitoring, Site Management, CRO, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Research, Oncology Research, Cardiovascular Research, Diabetes Research, GLP-1 Studies, Obesity Research, Ophthalmology Research, Clinical Operations, EDC Systems, CTMS, GCP, ICH Guidelines, FDA Regulations, Study Start-Up, Site Initiation Visits, Interim Monitoring Visits, Closeout Visits, Source Data Verification, Data Integrity, Protocol Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Development, Trial Management, Investigator Relations, Multi-Site Studies, Patient Safety, Risk-Based Monitoring, Clinical Documentation, Drug Development, Research Compliance, Clinical Systems, Study Oversight