Senior Clinical Research Associate

Stryker Corporation; Fremont (CA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA I) for a remote, U.S.-based role in the Neurovascular division. The position offers about 50% travel and growth opportunities while supporting end-to-end clinical studies, site monitoring, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in science or health care, 2+ years of clinical research experience, and a CCRA certification, with strong knowledge of GCPs and regulatory

Qualifications

• 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 (site selection, initiation, interim monitoring and closeout) and site management activities
• United States of America

Responsibilities

• Perform site monitoring and site management responsibilities through all phases of clinical study (e.g. site selection, site initiation, interim monitoring, and closeout)
• Conduct site visits for all phases (site qualification, site initiation, interim monitoring, and closeout)
• Ensure site 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
• Communicate relevant updates to study core team

Skills

Site monitoring

GCP

Regulatory compliance

Data integrity

TMF documentation

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or health care

Job description

Work Flexibility: Remote 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

• Perform site monitoring and site management responsibilities through all phases of clinical study (e.g. site selection, site initiation, interim monitoring, and closeout)
• Conduct site visits for all phases (site qualification, site initiation, interim monitoring, and closeout)
• Ensure site 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
• Communicate relevant 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
• 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 View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.

Travel Percentage: 50%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better.

We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces!

For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace.

These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location.

Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary.

Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based.

Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility.

Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements.

Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category.

Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility.

Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.