Senior Clinical Research Associate I - Remote 6-Month Contract

Actalent; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 81,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Fully remote/work from home

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate I (Sr CRA I) for a 6-month contract based out of Chicago, IL. The role involves remote and on-site monitoring, site management, and ensuring regulatory compliance across diverse trials.

The Sr CRA I will apply ICH-GCP guidelines, support data integrity with SDR/SDV, and collaborate with sponsors and project teams to maintain audit readiness and timely trial documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences-related field or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a clinical research monitor.
• Valid driver's license to support required travel.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform remote and on-site clinical monitoring and site management.
• Apply risk-based monitoring to identify site process failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure data accuracy through SDR/SDV and CRF review.
• Maintain trial documentation and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with sponsors and project teams to support study oversight.

Skills

Clinical monitoring

Remote monitoring

Site management

ICH-GCP knowledge

Documentation

Driver's license

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences-related field

Registered Nursing certification

Tools

CTMS

Microsoft Office

Clinical trial software

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate I (Sr CRA I) for a 6-month contract based out of Chicago, IL. The role involves remote and on-site monitoring, site management, and ensuring regulatory compliance across diverse trials.

The Sr CRA I will apply ICH-GCP guidelines, support data integrity with SDR/SDV, and collaborate with sponsors and project teams to maintain audit readiness and timely trial documentation.