Senior/Principal Clinical Research Associate (Midwest)
We are partnered with a biotechnology company seeking a Clinical Research Associate (Senior/Principal). The CRA will be responsible for overall clinical site management, including site identification, feasibility, pre-study site evaluation, study start‑up, site initiation, patient recruitment, monitoring, site close‑out activities, inspection readiness and local regulatory and IRB/EC submissions of clinical studies at designated sites in accordance with study protocol(s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ICH‑GCP guidelines and all applicable regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the successful start-up, monitoring and execution of Phase I-IV studies at assigned clinical sites.
- Perform clinical site management and monitoring activities in compliance with principles of ICH‑GCP guidelines, SOPs, local laws and regulations, study protocol(s), applicable study plans and working guidelines.
- Serve as primary point of contact for clinical sites through all phases from start‑up to close‑out of clinical studies.
- Perform required monitoring, including required source data verification, and ensure site activities are conducted in established timelines.
- Facilitate site budget and site contract negotiations and ensure timely finalization of the required clinical trial agreements for designated sites in collaboration with clinical program management and finance.
- Facilitate and support investigator site audits and/or inspection activities as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Life Science discipline required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or RN a plus
- Minimum 3 years of direct site monitoring experience required
- Must be willing and able to travel up to 50-65%
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Other, and Science
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Research Services
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid paternity leave
- Paid maternity leave
- Disability insurance