CRA II - Midwest

Emerald Clinical Trials Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid or remote working options

Career growth opportunities

Employee wellbeing programs

Global opportunities

Job summary

Emerald Clinical Trials Inc. is seeking a Clinical Research Associate 2 (CRA2) to join our Clinical Operations team. You will manage sites, monitor trials, ensure regulatory compliance, and support startup tasks across multiple studies.

Experience in CRO/pharma environments and strong communication are essential. You will coordinate budgets, contracts, regulatory packages, and TMF maintenance while training site personnel and driving patient recruitment efforts.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years on-site monitoring and site management experience mandatory.
• Experience in academic, CRO, or pharmaceutical settings preferred.
• Solid knowledge of ethical and regulatory research requirements (ICH-GCP).
• Strong communication, negotiation and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess feasibility, and select investigators and sites for trials.
• Perform monitoring visits per the Monitoring Plan and write reports on time.
• Conduct site evaluation visits and report outcomes for site selection.
• Coordinate regulatory packaging with colleagues and ethics submissions.
• Negotiate site budgets and track contract execution and payments.
• Lead site initiation visits and prepare start-up documentation.
• Develop and maintain monitoring tools and trial documents.
• Train and motivate site staff on protocol, product, and trial requirements.
• Review TMF contents and reconcile with site files.
• Coordinate distribution and handling of investigational products and supplies.
• Maintain data in CTMS and other trial-tracking systems.
• Support strategies to boost recruitment efforts.

Skills

ICH-GCP knowledge

Site management

Monitoring experience

Negotiation

Communication skills

Travel availability

Education

Science/Healthcare degree

Job description

Who We Are

Emerald Clinical Trials is a global leader in clinical research, partnering with over 160 biotech companies and 15 of the world’s top 20 pharmaceutical firms. Headquartered in Singapore, we combine scientific excellence with operational expertise to deliver end-to-end clinical trial solutions across all phases, offering Phase I-IV and real-world studies.

With over 25 years of experience and a world-renowned focus in renal research, Emerald Clinical has helped drive medical breakthroughs through deep scientific insight, flawless execution, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Global Expertise. Local Insight. Real Impact.

Emerald Clinical is where science, speed, and strategy come together to transform healthcare. For over 25 years, we have led the way in clinical research, combining global reach with deep Asia-Pacific expertise and unparalleled local insight to deliver smarter trials and stronger outcomes.

Our 800+ employees that span across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas are embedded in communities worldwide. We drive faster recruitment, deeper patient engagement, and meaningful results that move medicine forward.

About the Role

The Clinical Research Associate 2 (CRA2) is a member of the Clinical Operations group at Emerald Clinical. The Clinical Operations group is responsible for site management, monitoring tasks, and the operational support of clinical trials. The group allocates resources to projects as appropriate to assist with implementing project plans and to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Your Responsibilities

• Coordinate the identification, feasibility assessment, and selection of investigators and sites to undertake the trial.
• Complete all monitoring activities per the Monitoring Plan along with completing monitoring visit reports, accurately and within the predetermined timeframe.
• Prepare, plan, organize, and conduct site evaluation visits and report on these visits to assist in site selection.
• Prepare, submit, and/or liaise with regulatory specialist colleagues, regarding the preparation of regulatory packages, importation/exportation requirements, and updates of Ethics Committee packages.
• Negotiate site budgets, coordinate for site contract execution, track invoicing, and ensure timely site payments.
• Prepare, plan, organize, and conduct site initiation visits.
• Develop and maintain appropriate monitoring tools and project-specific documents.
• Motivate and train investigators to ensure that the trial site personnel have a good understanding of the protocol, investigational product, and requirements of the trial so they can fulfill their obligations to conduct the trial accurately and to deadlines. Collect, review, and approve essential documents from trial sites, to ensure quality and compliance, and code documents for Trial Master File (TMF) filing.
• Reconcile contents of in-house TMF and site’s Investigator Site Files.
• Coordinate distribution, tracking, handling, and destruction of investigational product and other trial supplies per site/trial requirements.
• Maintain trial information using the clinical trial management system and any other tracking and reporting tools for the trial.
• Support strategies to boost recruitment efforts.

About You

• Qualifications in a related science or health care discipline.
• Previous experience in clinical trials within an academic, CRO, or pharmaceutical environment with 2-5 experiences in on-site monitoring and site management experience is mandatory.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and global and local ethical and regulatory research requirements.
• Display competence in the following technical areas: ethical and participant safety considerations, site start-up management, site conduct management, risk management, quality management, supply management, scientific concepts and clinical research design, and issue escalation management.
• Demonstrate competence in the following business skill areas: negotiation and conflict resolution, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision making, and strategic thinking.
• Demonstrate solid interpersonal communication, presentation skills, and flexibility to work well within a multi-disciplinary team both autonomously and with a wide range of varying stakeholders
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organizational priorities and ambiguous environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel

Why Join Us?

At our core, Emerald Clinical Trials is committed to transforming clinical research by putting people first—both patients and our employees. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a global network of passionate professionals working together to deliver better research and outcomes for millions worldwide.

Here’s what makes us stand out:

• Purpose-Driven Work: You'll contribute to clinical trials that genuinely improve lives, with a focus on therapies in renal, cardiometabolic, and oncology.
• Global Reach, Local Expertise: Our teams connect with local communities, building trust and meaningful engagement for every trial.
• Collaboration and Innovation: Work in a culture that values diverse perspectives and creative solutions to solve global health challenges.

What We Offer

We understand that great work happens when people feel valued and supported. That’s why we provide:

• Competitive Compensation: A tailored salary and benefits package to reflect your skills and experience.
• Flexibility: Enjoy hybrid or remote working arrangements, depending on your location and role.
• Career Growth: Access to a wealth of learning opportunities and a global network of scientific leaders to help you grow and develop in your role.
• Employee Wellbeing: Participate in programs and initiatives designed to promote work-life balance, health, and team connection, including global engagement surveys, recognition programs, and team-building events.
• Global Opportunities: Be part of a company with international reach, offering you exposure to diverse projects and clients.

Interested?

We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.