Senior Clinical Research Associate - 174690 - 175075

Zachary Piper Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

401(k)

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate I for a remote permanent role with substantial travel across the US. You will support cardiovascular, CNS, and metabolic studies while partnering with investigative sites to ensure high-quality trial execution.

Responsibilities include monitoring visits, site communications, data review, and training site staff on protocol requirements and compliance.

Qualifications

• Onsite clinical monitoring experience required.
• Experience supporting cardiovascular, CNS, diabetes or metabolic trials.
• Strong knowledge of GCP/ICH and FDA regulations.
• Proficiency with CTMS and EDC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and close-out monitoring visits per GCP/ICH standards.
• Primary point of contact for assigned research sites.
• Review data, source docs, and regulatory files for accuracy.
• Provide guidance and training on protocol requirements and compliance.
• Identify and elevate quality or compliance concerns.

Skills

Onsite monitoring experience

GCP/ICH/FDA knowledge

CTMS/EDC proficiency

Site relationship & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

CTMS

EDC systems

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate I to join a global organization within the clinical research and life sciences industry for a remote permanent role with 60-75% travel to sites in the US. This Senior CRA I will support cardiovascular, CNS, and metabolic studies while partnering closely with investigative sites to ensure high-quality trial execution.

Responsibilities of the Senior Clinical Research Associate I include:

• Perform routine and close-out monitoring visits to ensure studies are conducted in alignment with GCP, ICH, and applicable regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned research sites, fostering strong relationships and ongoing communication.
• Review site data, source documentation, and regulatory files to confirm accuracy, completeness, and protocol adherence.
• Provide guidance and training to site staff on protocol requirements, study procedures, and compliance expectations.
• Identify, document, and elevate quality or compliance concerns while supporting resolution efforts.

Qualifications for the Senior Clinical Research Associate I include:

• 1-4 years of onsite clinical monitoring experience, aligned to CRA II or Senior CRA I level.
• Experience supporting clinical trials within cardiovascular, CNS, diabetes, or metabolic indications.
• Strong working knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and FDA regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with CTMS, EDC systems, and standard clinical trial documentation.
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related discipline; Spanish fluency is highly preferred for candidates based in Florida or Puerto Rico.

Compensation for the Senior Clinical Research Associate I:

Salary Range: $125,000-$140,000/year (USD)

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401(k)

This job opens for applications on 10/2/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: clinical research, clinical trials, CRA, GCP, ICH, regulatory compliance, site monitoring, clinical monitoring, CTMS, EDC, cardiovascular studies, CNS trials, diabetes research, GLP-1, site management, FDA regulations, clinical operations, documentation, quality assurance, protocol compliance, investigator sites, patient safety, clinical development.

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