Clinical Research Associate (Hybrid)

Piper Companies; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support the operational delivery of clinical trials in Bethesda, MD. This hybrid role serves as a key liaison between investigative sites and study teams, driving performance, regulatory compliance, and data integrity.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5+ years of clinical research experience, knowledge of ICH-GCP and FDA regulations, and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. The compensation ranges from $50,000 to $70,000 annually with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of clinical research experience (CRO, sponsor, or site), in-house preferred.
• Prior experience in in-house CRA, CTA, or site management role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and clinical trial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead site management support activities, including remote monitoring and performance tracking.
• Drive regulatory and document control processes to ensure inspection readiness.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through proactive EDC review and query management.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Knowledge of ICH-GCP

Regulatory compliance

Document control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, or related field

Tools

eTMF

CTMS

EDC systems

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support the operational delivery of clinical trials across infectious disease, oncology, and cardiology programs. This role serves as a key liaison between investigative sites and study teams, driving site performance, regulatory compliance, and data quality. This role is hybrid out of Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities of the CRA:

• Lead site management support activities, including remote monitoring, site communication, and performance tracking to ensure enrollment, compliance, and milestone adherence.
• Drive regulatory and document control processes by maintaining eTMF completeness, reviewing essential documents, and ensuring inspection readiness at all times.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through proactive EDC review, query management, and identification/escalation of protocol deviations or risks.
• Support full clinical trial lifecycle execution, including site start-up, activation, maintenance, and closeout in alignment with study timelines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with CRAs, CTMs, QA, and Data Management teams to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and maintain compliance with ICH-GCP and SOPs.

Qualifications of the CRA:

• 2-5+ years of clinical research experience (CRO, sponsor, or site), in-house preferred.
• Prior experience in in-house CRA, CTA, or site management role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and clinical trial processes.
• Experience with eTMF, CTMS, and EDC systems.
• Solid understanding of document control, audit readiness, and ALCOA+ principles.
• Exposure to infectious disease, oncology, or cardiology trials.
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, or related field.

Compensation of the CRA:

• Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (through Cigna), 401(k), Sick leave required as by law, PTO (Paid Time Off), Paid Holidays.

This job opens for applications on 5/26/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.