Senior CRA - Cardiovascular (South Florida, Remote-Friendly)

Merck; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Associate to manage selected sites, ensure adherence to ICH-GCP, and drive study progress across phases. The role emphasizes strong site relationships, monitoring, and collaboration with sponsor teams to meet milestones.

The position requires 7+ years in healthcare with 4+ years direct site management, Spanish language proficiency, and willingness to travel up to 75% to US and international sites.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish required.
• 7+ years of healthcare field experience including 4+ years direct site management (monitoring).
• Bachelor’s degree with appropriate experience also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Develops strong site relationships and maintains them across all trial phases.
• Performs site management/monitoring in compliance with ICH-GCP, SOPs, local laws, and protocol.
• Gains in-depth understanding of the study protocol and procedures.
• Coordinates with sponsor roles to achieve Site Ready.
• Participates in site selection and validation activities.
• Performs remote and on-site monitoring with various tools to ensure data quality and participant safety.
• Collects, reviews regulatory documents for start-up, maintenance and close-out.
• Communicates with investigators and site staff on protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, and audits.

Skills

Spanish (Fluent)

Site Management

GCP/ICH Knowledge

Documentation Practices

Mentoring

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent (healthcare/science)

Bachelor’s degree or above (healthcare/science)

Job description

Merck is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Associate to manage selected sites, ensure adherence to ICH-GCP, and drive study progress across phases. The role emphasizes strong site relationships, monitoring, and collaboration with sponsor teams to meet milestones.

The position requires 7+ years in healthcare with 4+ years direct site management, Spanish language proficiency, and willingness to travel up to 75% to US and international sites.