Remote Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) - Oncology Focus

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Generous PTO

Work from home / remote position

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Clinical Research Associate II for oncology trials. You will monitor trial sites, ensure data integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with project teams from home.

This role offers flexible remote work with significant travel (30-50%), and opportunities for professional growth across diverse therapeutic areas in a growing CRO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.
• 2–4 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with significant exposure to oncology trials.
• Thorough understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines, clinical trial processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in conducting remote and on-site monitoring visits.
• Excellent understanding of medical terminology and clinical trial documentation.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with site personnel.
• Proficiency in CTMS and EDC systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
• Must be able to travel to sites with up to 30–50% travel (remote-first).

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote and on-site monitoring visits according to protocol and study plan requirements.
• Evaluate data quality and integrity at study sites, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor compliance with the study protocol, IRB/IEC requirements, GCP, and regulatory standards.
• Train and mentor site staff on study procedures, regulatory requirements, and data collection processes.
• Oversee the informed consent process and maintain study documentation at the site.
• Manage site issues, track subject recruitment, and implement strategies to ensure timely progress.
• Prepare monitoring visit reports, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned study sites and collaborate with internal teams.
• Ensure timely resolution of site-related queries and issues.

Skills

Oncology trials

Remote monitoring

CTMS

EDC systems

ICH-GCP

Data integrity

Regulatory compliance

Travel flexibility

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life science

Tools

CTMS

EDC systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to advancing global health outcomes, is seeking a skilled and experienced Remote Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) to join their esteemed team. This position is critical for the successful execution of complex clinical trials, with a particular emphasis on oncology studies. As a remote CRA, you will play a pivotal role in monitoring clinical trial sites, ensuring data integrity, patient safety, and adherence to protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. This role offers the flexibility to work from home, covering sites within the Welkom, Free State region and surrounding areas. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth and efficient progress of trials that are crucial for bringing life‑saving treatments to patients.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct site visits (remote monitoring, initiation, interim, and close‑out visits) according to protocol and study plan requirements. Evaluate the quality and integrity of data recorded by study sites, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Monitor compliance with the study protocol, investigational plan, institutional review board (IRB)/independent ethics committee (IEC) requirements, GCP, and applicable regulatory standards. Train and mentor site staff on study procedures, regulatory requirements, and data collection processes. Oversee the informed consent process and ensure all study‑related documentation is maintained and filed appropriately at the site. Manage site issues, track subject recruitment, and implement strategies to ensure timely study progress. Prepare and present monitoring visit reports, identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions. Act as the primary point of contact for assigned study sites, fostering strong working relationships. Collaborate effectively with internal project teams, including project managers, data managers, and medical monitors. Ensure timely resolution of site‑related queries and issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.


• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with significant exposure to oncology clinical trials.


• Thorough understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines, clinical trial processes, and regulatory requirements.


• Proven experience in conducting remote and on‑site monitoring visits.


• Excellent understanding of medical terminology and clinical trial documentation.


• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with site personnel.


• Proficiency in clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.


• Must be able to travel to sites within the Welkom, Free State region as needed (estimated 30-50% travel, primarily remote).

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan with company match, and generous paid time off. As a remote employee, you gain the invaluable benefit of work‑life balance and the elimination of daily commutes. Our client invests in employee development through ongoing training programs, opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization, and exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and innovative research. This role provides the chance to make a significant contribution to medical advancements while enjoying the flexibility and autonomy of a remote position, based within or covering the Welkom, Free State area.