Clinical Research Associate - 17396 - 174865 - 175084

ZP Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off (PTO)

Bonuses

Sick leave

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to join a leading CRO. This role is remote but requires extensive regional travel (60-80%) across Illinois and surrounding states.

You will serve as the main liaison between sponsors and sites, ensuring trials follow protocols and regulatory requirements to advance lifesaving therapies. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of on-site monitoring experience in Oncology and familiarity with FDA processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of on-site clinical monitoring experience, oncology.
• Experience with FDA or similar regulatory bodies.
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field.
• Experience at a larger CRO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and execution of clinical trial plans and protocols for Phase I–IV.
• Maintain documentation and data evaluations.
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure monitoring activities meet study requirements.
• Conduct on-site field evaluations.

Skills

On-site monitoring

Oncology

FDA experience

Clinical trial oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Job description

Piper Companies is actively seeking Clinical Research Associates to join a top‑tier CRO with a proven track record of excellence, trusted by global pharma and biotech partners. This position is fully remote but does require travel 60-80% of the time regionally with Illinois and the surrounding states. The Clinical Research Associate will function as the primary bridge between sponsors and sites, ensuring clinical trials follow protocols, protect patients, and meet all regulatory expectations to succesffuly create lifesaving drugs and treatments

Responsibilities of the Clinical Research Associate:

• Oversee the development and execution of the clinical trial plans and protocols for Phase I-IV
• Maintain documentation and data evaluations
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure monitoring activities meet study requirements
• Conduct on site field evaluations

Qualifications of the Clinical Research Associate:

• 3+ years of on-site clinical monitoring experience, specifically within Oncology
• Experience with the FDA or similar Regulatory and Accrediting administrations
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the life sciences or related background
• Prior experinece at a larger CRO preferred

Compensation for the Clinical Research Associate:

• Salary Range: $120,000-$145,000
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, bonuses, and sick leave if required by law

This job opens for applications on 8/21. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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