Clinical Research Associate II- Northeast US

Premier Research International; United States; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Research is seeking a Clinical Research Associate II to join our Northeast US Clinical Monitoring and Site Management team. You will monitor trials, support data quality and patient safety, and partner with investigative sites to ensure compliance and timely data delivery.

The role requires an undergraduate degree and at least 18 months of on-site monitoring experience, 70-85% travel, 8–10 DOS per month, and valid driver’s license/passport.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required or its international equivalent.
• Minimum of 18+ months previous on-site clinical research monitoring experience required.
• Ability to meet 8–10 DOS (Days on Site) per month; 70-85% travel.
• Valid driver's license and passport as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform monitoring activities (on-site and remote) for Phase I–IV trials, including site qualification/initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Ensure validity, correctness, and completeness of data with emphasis on data integrity and patient safety.
• Serve as primary contact for investigative sites; manage query resolution and Trial Master File activities; participate in investigators' meetings.
• Identify and mitigate risks at investigative sites and coordinate retraining if needed.
• Schedule and plan day-to-day activities to meet study timelines and budgets.

Skills

Data integrity

Site management

Customer-focused

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Job description

Premier Research is looking for a Clinical Research Associate II- Northeast US to join our Clinical Monitoring and Site Management team.

You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.

We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.

Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.

As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.

Join us and build your future here.

The Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) is accountable for conducting monitoring activities of assigned clinical trials in compliance with the protocol, ICH-GCP/ISO14155 and all applicable local laws and regulations, company policies and quality standards. This role performs the management of study site activities to ensure the collection of accurate clinical data within given timelines. The CRA II proactively identifies, resolves/mitigates and escalates risks and/or issues, may be responsible for multiple studies and must work independently with team support.

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform monitoring activities (both on site and remote) including Site Qualification Visits, Site Initiation Visits, Interim Monitoring Visits, Site Management Contacts, Close Out Visits for Phase I-IV clinical trials, as well as device trials with opportunities to work in the following Therapeutic areas: oncology, pediatrics, rare disease.
• Ensure the validity, correctness, and completeness of clinical data collected at sites with a focus on data integrity and patient safety as dictated by trial protocol, ICH-GCP/ISO 141155, and customer requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for investigative sites, manage query resolution, support Trial Master File activities, participate in Investigators' Meetings, and complete other project tasks in accordance with study timelines and budget.
• Identify and eliminate risks and possible retraining opportunities for investigative sites.
• Schedule and plan day-to-day activities to include study monitoring visits, timely completion of high quality trip reports, and active engagement on site.

What we are searching for:

• Undergraduate degree required or its international equivalent, along with minimum of 18+ months previous on‑site clinical research monitoring experience required.
• Known for being customer‑focused in approach to work and communications with the ability to professionally interact with sites, clients, vendors and other functional areas
• Experience with monitoring oncology/neurology/rare disease/dermatology studies are preferred
• Accountable, dependable and strong commitment
• Ability to meet the requirement of 8-10 DOS (Days on site)/monitoring visits/month; 70-85% travel
• Valid driver's license, passport as required

Premier Research is dedicated to providing compensation that is fair and competitive with market standards. The annualized minimum base pay for this role is $80,000 USD. The actual salary will be influenced based on a variety of factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Premier Research is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is compliant with all federal guidelines. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status