Sr. Clinical Research Associate

Emmes; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmes is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate to monitor clinical study sites in Rockville, Maryland. This role involves ensuring compliance with protocols, conducting remote and on-site visits, and training site staff on GCP.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline, 4-6 years of monitoring experience, and excellent communication skills. Join Emmes and contribute to meaningful advancements in healthcare through innovative clinical research.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of monitoring experience (on-site and remote).
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external colleagues.
• Expertise in clinical research operations and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monitoring visits for clinical study sites.
• Ensure compliance with protocols and regulations.
• Train site staff on study protocols and GCP.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific Discipline

Job description

Overview

Sr. Clinical Research Associate

Be Part of One Team, One Purpose.

At Emmes Group, we’re shaping the future of clinical research—where human intelligence meets cutting‑edge technology to drive meaningful advancements in healthcare. With over 47 years of scientific excellence, we’ve led groundbreaking research in cell and gene therapy, vaccines, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

Through our two business units—Emmes, a full-service CRO, and Veridix AI, our technology, data, and analytical solutions —we are modernizing clinical trials and accelerating the development of life‑changing therapies.

We believe that every clinical breakthrough starts with people—people who are passionate, purpose‑driven, and ready to make an impact. At Emmes Group, we bring People, Science, and Technology together to collaborate with our customers and deliver global health impact. Our culture is built on integrity, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that every challenge is met with perseverance and accountability.

The Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for monitoring clinical study sites either on‑site at investigative sites or remotely to ensure clinical trials are conducted, recorded, and reported in accordance with the protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), ICH GCP, and all applicable regulatory requirements. The CRA will conduct monitoring visits and activities in accordance with Emmes SOPs, applicable regulations, and ICH GCP.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision of the project CRA staff oversight lead (i.e. Clinical Study Manager, Lead CRA, Project Manager, etc.) independently schedules and conducts remote and on site monitoring visits such as qualification/pre study visits, site initiation visits, interim/routine monitoring visits, closeout visits, and for cause visits.
• As part of the site visits, independently conducts Informed Consent (ICF) review, source data verification/source document review, review for compliance with required reporting/tracking of adverse events and protocol deviations, investigator site file review, laboratory tour and specimen storage assessment, pharmacy/Investigational Product (IP)/Investigational Device (ID) storage location tour and storage condition assessment, IP/ID accountability, facilities tours, and other activities per the site monitoring plan under minimal direction from the project CRA staff oversight lead.
• Documents observations and monitoring activities in a site visit report at the conclusion of the visit with minimal feedback by the report reviewer.
• Facilitates and oversees Action Item resolution post visit.
• Helps to ensure that clinical sites are conducting the study in compliance with protocol/clinical investigational plan, SOPs, ICH GCP, and other applicable regulations.
• Provides training and retraining to site staff including protocol, GCP/GDP, and other training under direction from the project CRA staff oversight lead.
• Identifies areas requiring follow up and improvement at each clinical study site and reports findings to project CRA staff oversight lead.
• Ensures all visits are conducted according to country regulations, ICH GCP, and company standard operating procedures.
• Serves as point of contact for study site personnel to answer questions and resolve study related issues under the direction of the project CRA staff oversight lead.
• May assist with the development and/or review of study related materials including protocols, informed consent forms, monitoring plan, monitoring documents, etc.
• Prepares for and attends project team meetings and provides updates on project status and site specific performance.
• Works collaboratively and effectively in a project team environment including internal and external colleagues to meet project objectives and timelines.
• Participates in Investigator Meetings or other client meetings as needed.
• Assists with filing and archiving of study documents.
• Assists in preparing sites for audits and may provide support and cooperation during audits/inspections (including translation to Auditor if needed).
• May assist with coordination of clinical study supplies.
• May assist with submission of applications/notifications to Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Ethics Committee (EC)/Regulatory Authority.
• May assist with site recruitment oversight activities such as developing focused patient recruitment strategies and action plans.
• Performs site management activities as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Scientific discipline or equivalent work experience Required
• 4-6 years monitoring experience (on-site and remote) Required
• Proficient with MS Office Suite High
• Excellent computer and organizational skills High
• Exceptional level of attention to detail required High
• Ability to work on varying projects and exercise critical thinking with minimal oversight High
• self starter who can work remotely and a team player who can work cross functionally with minimal oversight High
• Expertise in clinical research operations, including interpretation and implementation of country regulations and ICH guidelines, as required per their role as a CRA High
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills both oral and written High
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, self motivated, and adaptable to a dynamic environment High
• Expertise in prioritization, problem solving, organization, critical thinking, decision making, time management, and planning activities High
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external colleagues and work well in a team oriented setting High