Senior Clinical Research Associate - CNS or Rare Disease - West Coast

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to manage research activities at sites across diverse therapeutic areas. You will support site start-up, regulatory submissions, data collection, and safety reporting while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes extensive site interactions, TMF management, and regional travel, with a clear path toward Clinical Trial Manager roles within a collaborative, inclusive, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
• 4-year university degree or nursing degree.
• Experience in CNS/Neurology or Rare Diseases.
• Willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage research activities at sites participating in Worldwide's clinical projects.
• Perform start-up activities with sites, including regulatory documents, contracts and budgets.
• Train sites to collect data properly and report safety-related events.
• Manage site activities during study maintenance and close-down research activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent work

Education

4-year degree or nursing degree

Tools

MS Office

CTMS

EDC Systems

Job description

Join a global Contract Resource Organization (CRO) where innovation meets purpose. At Worldwide Clinical Trials , we're driven by a shared commitment to improving lives through high-quality clinical research. Our teams are empowered to think creatively, take ownership, and deliver meaningful work that helps bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world. Whether you're building your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape the future of clinical research.

What Clinical Operations does at Worldwide

At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we invite you to embark on a rewarding journey within Clinical Operations, where your contributions will leave a profound impact on the lives of patients. As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) at Worldwide, you will find yourself working alongside brilliant minds across diverse therapeutic areas, including Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Neuroscience, Oncology, and Rare Diseases. Our commitment to advancing clinical research is nurtured within a supportive and team-oriented environment. In a CRA role, you'll receive extensive support through regulatory submissions, TMF management, and in-house CRAs for projects with heavy site management needs. We offer a clear career path and development that can lead to Clinical Trial Manager roles. We take pride in our accessible Executive Leadership team, who are equally committed to advancing science and surmounting obstacles to make a difference in the lives of patients around the world. We offer an unparalleled experience, where you can drive remarkable scientific breakthroughs and be at the very core of every successful clinical trial. Experience a world of difference with us at Worldwide!

Responsible for managing the research activities at sites participating in Worldwide's clinical research projects

Typically involved in all stages of the clinical study, including identifying potential sites to participate in the research effort, performing various study start-up activities such as working with sites to collect appropriate regulatory documents and supporting the negotiation of contracts and budgets, training the sites to collect data properly and report any potential safety-related events, managing the site's activities during study maintenance, and closing down research activities at the sites once the study has concluded. While most of the site management efforts will be performed remotely, you will be required to ensure compliance with obtaining informed consent, reporting potential safety-related events, and adhering to all applicable regulatory requirements.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CTMS, and EDC Systems
• 5+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate
• ~4-year university degree OR Nursing Degree
• ~ Experience in CNS/Neurology OR Rare Disease are required
• ~ Willingness to travel regionally required

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At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace by providing transparent compensation.

The salary range for this position is annually (For hourly paid positions, the stated salary range reflects hourly rates):

The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law .