Clinical Research Associate II

ACTalent; Exton (PA); Remote; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

PTO (Time Off)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Clinical Research Associate in Exton, PA to support field teams in site identification, feasibility, monitoring, and study close‑out in line with GCP and regulations. You will help ensure timely documentation and data submissions and mentor in‑house staff on trial conduct.

The role requires up to 50–75% travel and offers a contract position with emphasis on quality TMF maintenance, regulatory document prep, and cross‑functional teamwork to drive study success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Clinical Research Associate; 4–5 years preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field required.
• Strong understanding of ISO, GCP, ICH, FDA regulations.
• Experience with TMF, protocol and ICF revisions and document control.
• Proficient in MS Office; ability to manage multiple TMF documents.
• Travel up to 50–75% for monitoring visits.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate site identification and feasibility assessments for clinical studies.
• Monitor sites to ensure compliance with protocols, regulations, and SOPs.
• Maintain electronic Trial Master Files and ensure quality documentation.
• Develop and review regulatory documents for start‑up activities.
• Conduct training for site personnel and ensure resource adequacy.
• Report adverse events and ensure proper follow‑up.
• Communicate deviations from protocol and implement corrective actions.
• Resolve data clarification forms and support investigator meetings.
• Manage regulatory documents and study supplies throughout lifecycle.
• Prepare and review study tracking systems for consistency.
• Obtain IRB approvals and renewals for the study duration.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings to identify risks and mitigation.
• Generate and disseminate status reports per project metrics.

Skills

CRA experience

Regulatory knowledge

TMF / document control

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Join our team as a Clinical Research Associate, where you will provide support to the field-based team for site identification, feasibility, monitoring, site management, and study close‑out tasks in compliance with Good Clinical Practices and applicable regulations. The role focuses on ensuring the quality and timely submission of documents and data from study sites, as well as mentoring in-house team members in clinical trial conduct.

Medical Device Field | Offers Benefits

Job Description

Join our team as a Clinical Research Associate, where you will provide support to the field-based team for site identification, feasibility, monitoring, site management, and study close‑out tasks in compliance with Good Clinical Practices and applicable regulations. The role focuses on ensuring the quality and timely submission of documents and data from study sites, as well as mentoring in-house team members in clinical trial conduct.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate site identification and feasibility assessments for clinical studies.
• Monitor clinical study sites and ensure compliance with protocols, regulations, and SOPs.
• Maintain electronic Trial Master Files and ensure quality documentation.
• Develop and review regulatory documentation for study start‑up activities.
• Conduct training for site personnel and ensure resource adequacy.
• Report adverse events and ensure proper follow‑up.
• Communicate deviations from protocol and implement corrective actions.
• Resolve data clarification forms and assist with investigator meetings.
• Manage regulatory documents and study supplies throughout study lifecycle.
• Prepare and review study-related tracking systems and ensure consistency.
• Obtain IRB approvals and renewals for the duration of the study.
• Participate in cross‑functional team meetings to identify risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Generate and disseminate study status reports per project metrics.
• Participate in departmental development initiatives and continuous improvement processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and Clinical Trial Management to release payments based on site performance.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Clinical Research Associate, ideally 4-5 years.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong understanding of ISO, GCP, ICH, FDA and other applicable regulations.
• Experience in document control including TMF, protocol, and ICF revisions.
• Proficient computer skills, particularly in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Core understanding of medical terminology and clinical trial activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Capability to travel up to 50-75% for monitoring visits.

Work Environment

The role requires travel to sites for monitoring visits, with approximately 50-75% travel expected. The position involves working in a dynamic environment where priorities may shift, and independent initiative is valued. The team fosters a supportive atmosphere aimed at achieving project success.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Exton, PA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Exton, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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