Senior Clinical Research Associate

Verto People; Los Gatos (CA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Verto People Ltd is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate with a focus on ophthalmology trials to oversee regional site monitoring across the West Coast. The role supports independent site visits, monitors patient enrollment and data integrity, and provides guidance to junior CRAs from a remote/regional setup.

The candidate should have ophthalmology trial monitoring experience, strong knowledge of FDA regulations/ICH-GCP, and be able to travel up to 65% while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Previous ophthalmology clinical trial monitoring experience is essential.
• Located on the West Coast and able to travel up to 65%.
• Proven senior CRA with independent site monitoring responsibilities.
• Experience in CRO/pharma/biotech environments.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH-GCP, and monitoring requirements.
• Experience conducting qualification, initiation, interim, and closeout visits.
• Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant life sciences or nursing qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage regional investigative site monitoring activities.
• Conduct site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring, and closeout visits.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ICH‑GCP, study protocols and SOPs.
• Review source data, CRFs and regulatory documents to ensure data quality.
• Monitor patient enrollment, protocol deviations, adverse events, and IP accountability.
• Build strong relationships with investigators, study coordinators, sponsors and clinical teams.
• Identify and resolve site-level operational challenges and data discrepancies.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior CRAs.

Skills

Ophthalmology trials

Senior CRA experience

Site monitoring

FDA regulations

ICH-GCP

Data review

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Life sciences or nursing qualification

Job description

Senior Clinical Research Associate - Ophthalmology - Small Private CRO - West Coast

Location: Remote / Regional
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: $130,000–$155,000 + Benefits
Travel: Up to 65% | Regional Site Monitoring | West-Coast
Therapeutic Area: Ophthalmology

Are you an experienced Senior CRA with a strong background in ophthalmology clinical trials looking for an opportunity to take greater ownership of clinical monitoring activities? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established, specialist Contract Research Organisation, supporting innovative clinical studies focused on advancing treatments within ophthalmology.

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Senior Clinical Research Associate located on the west coast who can independently manage investigative sites, build strong relationships with clinical teams, and ensure the successful delivery of high‑quality clinical trials. You'll have the opportunity to work on specialist ophthalmology studies, take ownership of site monitoring activities, and provide guidance to junior CRAs within a collaborative clinical operations environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage clinical trial monitoring activities across regional investigative sites.

• Conduct site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring, and closeout visits.

• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ICH‑GCP, study protocols, and internal SOPs.

• Review source data, case report forms, and regulatory documentation to ensure data quality and integrity.

• Monitor patient enrolment, protocol deviations, adverse events, and investigational product accountability.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators, study coordinators, sponsors, and clinical teams.

• Identify and resolve site‑level operational challenges, data discrepancies, and compliance issues.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior CRAs.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous ophthalmology clinical trial monitoring experience – essential.

• Must be located on the West‑Coast

• Proven experience as a Senior CRA or experienced CRA with independent site monitoring responsibilities.

• Strong background within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment.

• Extensive knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH‑GCP, and clinical trial monitoring requirements.

• Experience conducting qualification, initiation, interim, and closeout visits.

• Strong understanding of clinical data review, regulatory documentation, and investigational product management.

• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills.

• Relevant life sciences or nursing qualification, or equivalent professional experience.

• Willingness to travel up to 65% for regional site monitoring activities.

What's on Offer?

• $130,000–$155,000 base salary.

• Remote / home‑based working with regional site travel.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible PTO and 401(k) with company match.

• Opportunity to work on specialist ophthalmology clinical trials.

• Professional development and career progression opportunities.