Phase I Clinical Research Associate | Remote Travel

Fortrea; Missouri; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking a Clinical Research Associate with at least 1 year of experience, preferably with Phase I exposure, to support Phase I trials in the US Midwest region, including Missouri. The role requires traveling 40–50% overnight to study sites and collaborating with study teams to ensure protocol compliance and patient safety.

The successful candidate will monitor sites, manage data integrity, perform site visits, assist with training, and coordinate local project activities under

Qualifications

• University or college degree or certification in a related allied health profession (e.g. nursing licensure).
• 1+ years of Clinical Monitoring experience.
• Phase I experience.
• 40-50% overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage all aspects of study sites, including routine monitoring, site close-out, and initiation visits; liaise with vendors and perform assigned duties.
• Manage site activities per project plans and ensure staff have materials and instructions to safely enter patients into the study.
• Conduct general on-site monitoring and ensure protocol adherence, including proper informed consent procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Verify data integrity on CRFs and other data collection tools; monitor for missing or implausible data.
• Assist with training and coordinate designated clinical projects as needed; act as local client contact as assigned.

Skills

Clinical Monitoring

Phase I experience

Travel readiness

Education

University degree or allied health certification

Job description

Fortrea is seeking a Clinical Research Associate with at least 1 year of experience, preferably with Phase I exposure, to support Phase I trials in the US Midwest region, including Missouri. The role requires traveling 40–50% overnight to study sites and collaborating with study teams to ensure protocol compliance and patient safety.

The successful candidate will monitor sites, manage data integrity, perform site visits, assist with training, and coordinate local project activities under