Senior Clinical Research Associate

Stryker Group; Fremont (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker seeks a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA I) for our Neurovascular division. This is a remote, U.S.-based role with preference for candidates in the Pacific time zone and with about 50% travel to sites across the network.

The CRA will support clinical studies end-to-end, including site monitoring, documentation, and compliance, while collaborating with cross-functional study teams to ensure data integrity and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree in science/healthcare required.
• 2+ years of relevant clinical research experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of GCPs, clinical study development process, and logistics.
• Ability to apply ISO, FDA and related guidelines toward documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform site monitoring and site management through all phases of clinical study (site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring, closeout).
• Conduct site visits for all phases (qualification, initiation, monitoring, closeout).
• Ensure site compliance to protocol, regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure data integrity by verifying data in case report forms against source documents.
• Identify and address any noncompliance issues at sites.
• Collect and track regulatory documents, maintain TMF documentation and ensure accuracy.
• Communicate relevant updates to study core team.

Skills

GCP knowledge

FDA guidelines awareness

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/healthcare

Job description

Stryker is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA I) to join our innovative Neurovascular division. This is a remote, U.S.‑based role with preference for candidates located in the Pacific time zone, offering meaningful growth opportunities for CRAs looking to deepen their clinical monitoring experience while supporting impactful clinical trials. The role includes approximately 50% travel, providing hands‑on exposure and strong site partnership.

As Senior Clinical Research Associate, you will support clinical studies end‑to‑end, gaining experience in site monitoring, documentation, and compliance while working closely with cross‑functional study teams.

What you will do

• Performsite monitoring and site management responsibilities through all phases of clinical study (e.g. site selection, site initiation, interim monitoring, and closeout)
• Conductsite visits for all phases (site qualification, site initiation, interim monitoring, and closeout)
• Ensuresite compliance to clinical study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines
• Ensure data integrity by verifying data in case report forms against source documents
• Identify and support site in addressing any noncompliance issues.
• Collect and track regulatory documents, maintain trial master file (TMF) documentation and ensure accuracy
• Communicaterelevant updates to study core team

What you need

Required

• Bachelor's level degree or equivalent in science or health care field
• 2+ years of relevant clinical research experience
• Fundamental knowledge and good understanding of GCPs, clinical study development process, and logistics
• Ability to apply ISO, FDA and related guidelines toward documentation

Preferred

• Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Trial Coordinator or Clinical Research Associate
• CCRA Certification
• Demonstrated independence in performing site monitoring (e.g. site selection, site initiation, interim monitoring and closeout visits) and site management activities

Posted Date: 10/09/2026 This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• USN: $83,300 - $138,800 USD Annual
• US5: $87,500 - $145,700 USD Annual
• US10: $91,600 - $152,700 USD Annual
• US15: $95,800 - $159,600 USD Annual
• US20: $100,000 - $166,600 USD Annual
• US30: $108,300 - $180,400 USD Annual

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