Senior Clinical Research Associate - CNS/Rare Disease - Midwest (Remote)

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Michigan; On-site; USD 97,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a seasoned Clinical Research Associate (CRA) based in the Midwest to support site management across diverse therapeutic areas. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive accurate data collection, regulatory submissions, and safety reporting throughout the study lifecycle.

The role emphasizes hands-on site management, regulatory compliance, and professional development within a supportive team culture. Travel regionally is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
• 4-year university degree or Nursing degree.
• Experience in Rare Disease and CNS is required.
• Candidates must reside in the Midwest.
• Willingness to travel regionally required.

Responsibilities

• Manage research activities at sites participating in Worldwide’s clinical research projects.
• Involved in all stages of the clinical study, including site initiation, regulatory document collection, contract and budget support, training sites, and safety reporting, with study closeout.
• Conduct study initiation visits (SIVs).
• Ensure compliance with informed consent, safety reporting, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

MS Office, CTMS, EDC

Education

Bachelor's degree or Nursing degree

Tools

CTMS

EDC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who we are
We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.
We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500 experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.
Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.
Why Worldwide
We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands‑on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.

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 work alongside brilliant minds across diverse therapeutic areas, including Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Neuroscience, Oncology, and Rare Diseases. Collaboration with top‑tier colleagues from various backgrounds and specialties is not just encouraged; it’s ingrained in our culture. 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. Through regular touchpoints and coaching conversations with your Line Manager, we ensure that your professional development remains a top priority. We offer a clear career path and development that can lead to Clinical Trial Manager roles.

What You Will Do

• Manage research activities at sites participating in Worldwide’s clinical research projects.
• Involved in all stages of the clinical study, including identifying potential sites, performing study start‑up activities such as working with sites to collect regulatory documents, supporting contract and budget negotiations, training sites to collect data properly and reporting safety‑related events, managing site activities during study maintenance, and closing down research activities at the sites once the study has concluded.
• Conduct study initiation visits (SIVs).
• Ensure compliance with obtaining informed consent, reporting safety‑related events, and adhering to all applicable regulatory requirements.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English.
• Superior organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CTMS, and EDC systems.

Your Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
• 4‑year university degree or Nursing Degree.
• Experience in Rare Disease and CNS is required.
• Candidates must reside in the Midwest.
• Willingness to travel regionally required.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is annually: United States of America – $97,000.00 – $193,000.00. The salary range provided is to give candidates an understanding of potential earnings; it is not a guarantee of exact salary. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws.