Senior Clinical Research Associate - 176688

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

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate I for a remote permanent role with 60-75% travel to sites across the United States. The Senior CRA I will support cardiovascular, CNS, and metabolic studies, collaborating closely with investigative sites to ensure high-quality trial execution.

Responsibilities include monitoring visits, site communication, data and regulatory review, staff training, and addressing quality and compliance concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field.
• 1–4 years of onsite clinical monitoring experience.
• Experience in cardiovascular, CNS, diabetes, or metabolic indications.
• Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with CTMS, EDC systems and clinical trial documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and close-out monitoring visits per GCP/ICH and regulations.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned sites and maintain communication.
• Review source data, regulatory files, and protocol adherence.
• Provide guidance and training to site staff on protocol requirements.
• Identify and address quality or compliance concerns and assist resolution.

Skills

Clinical monitoring

Relationship management

Training staff

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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