Remote Ophthalmology Senior CRA, Travel 30-50%

Fortrea; Virginia; Remote; USD 130,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate with ophthalmology expertise to monitor sites and manage study data. The role requires 3+ years of monitoring experience and involves substantial travel across the US.

You will ensure protocol compliance, supervise site activities, and support training while coordinating with vendors and project teams to maintain study quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Clinical Monitoring experience.
• 30-50% overnight travel required.
• Ophthalmology experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clinical sites including routine monitoring and close-out visits; maintain study files and conduct initiation visits.
• Liaise with vendors and support designated project plans.
• General on-site monitoring and staff training activities as needed.
• Ensure proper informed consent, protocol adherence, and data integrity on CRFs.
• Perform CRF review, data reconciliation, and SAE reporting as required.
• Assist with training of new employees and local project coordination.
• Coordinate designated clinical projects and act as a local client contact when assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Clinical Monitoring

Site Management

Regulatory Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

University degree or allied health certification

Tools

EDC systems

Job description

Fortrea is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate with ophthalmology expertise to monitor sites and manage study data. The role requires 3+ years of monitoring experience and involves substantial travel across the US.

You will ensure protocol compliance, supervise site activities, and support training while coordinating with vendors and project teams to maintain study quality and regulatory standards.