Sr. Clinical Research Associate

Dendreon; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Dendreon in Seal Beach, CA, is seeking a Sr. Clinical Research Associate to ensure compliant and timely conduct of multi-site clinical trials, with on-site presence required.

You will monitor sites, manage regulatory documents, and collaborate with investigators and internal stakeholders to drive trial quality and timelines. The role requires 5–8 years of trial experience, independent monitoring expertise, and strong knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or healthcare-related field.
• 5–8 years of clinical trial experience with multi-site management.
• Minimum 3–5 years of independent monitoring experience.
• Strong working knowledge of GCP/ICH and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with site initiation, monitoring, and close-out activities; SAE reporting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote and on-site monitoring visits, RBM familiarity, source data verification, and IP accountability.
• Serve as primary contact for investigators, study coordinators, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead CRA activities as study lead or regional lead CRA when assigned.
• Coordinate site start-up, monitoring, and close-out activities; maintain study files.
• Provide guidance on protocol implementation and regulatory requirements; support study start-up and monitoring strategies.
• Track milestones, enrollment, and site activation; develop and maintain trackers and dashboards.
• Prepare training materials to ensure compliant study execution.
• Travel to clinical trial sites up to ~75% as required.

Skills

GCP/ICH knowledge

Site monitoring

Regulatory documentation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Tools

EDC

CTMS

EDMS

MS Office

Job description

At Dendreon, we’re transforming the battle against cancer with personalized immunotherapy. Our flagship product,

WHO WE ARE

At Dendreon, we’re transforming the battle against cancer with personalized immunotherapy. Our flagship product, PROVENGE® (sipuleucel-T), was the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, utilizing a patient’s own immune cells to fight the disease.

If you’re driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cancer patients’ lives, we invite you to join our team. With Immunotherapy Manufacturing Facilities in Seal Beach, CA, and Union City, GA, a talented team of scientific, clinical, regulatory, and corporate professionals based in Seal Beach, and a commercial organization operating across the United States, Dendreon continues to advance innovation in personalized cancer treatment.

CORE VALUES

• Put Patients First: Every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of those living with cancer.
• Act with Integrity: We commit to transparency, honesty, and always doing what’s right.
• Build Trust: Trust is earned through candid, open communication and a collaborative approach.
• Raise the Bar: We embrace continuous improvement and innovation, always striving to elevate our people.
• Drive Results: We are accountable to each other and deliver success together.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Clinical Research Associate is accountable for the compliant and timely conduct of clinical trials. This role ensures adherence to protocols, regulatory standards, and applicable guidelines while maintaining high-quality outcomes and fostering effective collaboration with site staff and internal Dendreon stakeholders.

NOTE: This role requires on-site presence at our Seal Beach, CA location.

Responsibilities

• Site Monitoring & Management: Conduct remote and on-site visits (site assessment, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out); Familiar with Risk Based Monitoring (RBM), verify source data, ensure ongoing subject safety review, and audit IP accountability per the monitoring plan. Familiar with CAPA. prepares timely, accurate, and comprehensive monitoring visit reports.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for investigators, study coordinators, vendors, and internal stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration throughout the trial lifecycle.
• Serve as a study lead CRA or regional lead CRA when assigned.
• Coordinate site start-up, ongoing monitoring, and close-out activities, including regulatory document review and maintenance of study files.
• Provide guidance and support to clinical sites on protocol implementation, regulatory requirements, and issue resolution.
• Support study start-up and development activities, including review of protocols, Case Report Forms, and Informed Consent Forms, and contribution to monitoring strategies and investigator meetings.
• Track study milestones, enrollment progress, and site activation timelines.
• Develop and maintain study trackers, dashboards, and risk management tools.
• Lead site performance reviews and identify sites requiring additional support or escalation.
• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of study documentation, including protocols, SOPs, training materials, and other essential trial documents.
• Develop and deliver study-related training in alignment with company policies and SOPs to support consistent and compliant study execution.
• Maintain systems and processes to track trial progress, report study status, and ensure clinical trials are conducted on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in ongoing clinical training and stay current on developments in clinical research and regulatory guidance.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams; contribute to broader study management and process improvement initiatives as appropriate based on experience level.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Travel to clinical trial sites (including Midwest & Eastcoast) up to approximately 75% as required.
• Support study forecasting, resource planning, and issue management.
• Assist with inspection readiness activities and sponsor audits.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Experience & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or healthcare-related field.
• Experience: 5-8 years of clinical trial experience, including multi-site study management.
• Minimum 3–5 years of independent monitoring experience.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) research standards, ICH guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring Skills: Intermediate to advanced clinical monitoring experience, including site initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out activities. Comprehensive understanding of Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting and follow-up requirements.
• Systems Proficiency: Proficiency with clinical research systems, including Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc), Smartsheets.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with internal teams, investigators, and external partners.

Preferred Experience

• Experience across the full drug development lifecycle.
• Experience working in Oncology, Immunology.
• Therapeutic area and protocol knowledge gained through prior experience or company-provided training.
• Experience in both CRO and sponsor environments preferred.
• Experience leading study teams or acting as Lead CRA strongly preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Finger dexterity is sufficient to use a computer and to complete paperwork activities.
• Vision sufficient to use a computer, to read written materials and to complete paperwork activities.
• Ability to work across multiple time zones when necessary.
• Hearing sufficiently to communicate with individuals virtually and in person.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Incidental exposure to temperature-controlled areas (e.g during IP accountability verification).

CA Compensation Range: $89,850 USD - $117,404 USD