Senior Clinical Research Associate - Contract Position

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ProTrials is seeking a Contract Senior Clinical Research Associate to join our team. The Contract Sr CRA plays an integral part in the successful monitoring and management of clinical trials, ensuring trials are conducted, recorded, and reported in accordance with the protocol, SOPs, ICH GCP, and all regulatory requirements.

Contract Sr CRAs may travel up to 65%. The role involves monitoring site visits, training site personnel, managing supplies, data review, regulatory support, and maintaining

Qualifications

• RN or Bachelor and/or advanced degree in biological sciences or related field, or equivalent combination of relevant experience.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage clinical trials at qualified sites across initiation, visits, and close-out.
• Train site personnel on protocols, source documentation, and case report forms.
• Coordinate supply preparation and return at sites.
• Monitor product dispensing, inventory, and reconciliation.
• Oversee laboratory sample storage and shipment.
• Review site enrollment, visits, protocol deviations, SAEs and labs.
• Review data queries and resolutions with study centers.
• Review regulatory documents for accuracy and assist with issues.
• Maintain complete study files and on-site documentation.
• Maintain timely contact with study centers, investigators, and coordinators.
• Support CRA I/II staff with solutions to issues.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with SOPs and regulations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability

Multitasking

Education

RN or Bachelor or advanced degree in biological sciences or related field

Job description

ProTrials is a women-owned, WBENC-certified Contract Research Organization (CRO) that has been a trusted partner in clinical research since 1996. Founded with a clear mission to deliver high-quality, experienced, and ethical services, we’ve supported research behind innovative treatments in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries.

Our people are the heart of everything we do. We believe great work happens when team members feel valued, supported, and empowered. At ProTrials, you’ll join a collaborative community committed to making a meaningful impact on global health.

We are excited to connect with skilled individuals who share our passion for advancing clinical research with care, integrity, and excellence.

ABOUT THE JOB

ProTrials is seeking a Contract Senior Clinical Research Associate to join our team.

The Contract Senior Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA) plays an integral part in the successful monitoring and management of clinical trials. Responsibilities of a Contract Sr. CRA include ensuring clinical trials are conducted, recorded, and reported in accordance with the protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), ICH GCP, and all applicable regulatory requirements. Contract Sr. CRAs may be required to travel up to 65%.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Monitor clinical studies of investigational and approved products that have been determined to satisfy a medical need and/or offer a commercial benefit, including qualification, initiation, interim, and close-out site visits
• Manage and train site personnel on therapeutic area, protocol requirements, proper source documentation, and case report form completion
• Manage and track the preparation and return of investigational supplies at individual sites
• Monitor and document investigational product dispensing, inventory, and reconciliation
• Monitor and document laboratory sample storage and shipment
• Monitor trial by reviewing and reporting on the following: site enrollment and termination updates, monitoring visits, protocol deviations/exceptions, serious adverse events, and laboratory abnormalities
• Review source data and case report forms for accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the data, and identify and resolve ongoing data issues
• Review data queries and listings, and work with study centers to resolve data discrepancies
• Review regulatory documentation for accuracy and completeness, and support study centers with regulatory issues
• Maintain complete and accurate study files and review files to ensure all appropriate documentation is present
• Maintain consistent and timely contact with the study centers, investigators, coordinators, client personnel, and other individuals involved in clinical trials
• Serve as a resource for project team members including supporting CRA I and CRA II staff by providing solutions to resolve issues

HERE IS WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• RN or Bachelor and/or advanced degree in biological sciences or related field, or equivalent combination of relevant experience, education or training, and previous CRA experience demonstrating career growth in the CRA position
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent organizational skills, strong interpersonal and communications skills, and strong problem-solving skills
• Flexibility with changing priorities
• Ability to efficiently perform and prioritize multiple tasks