Sr. Clinical Research Associate

Axogen; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays + floating holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Axogen is seeking a Sr. Clinical Research Associate to act as the primary contact for assigned study sites and investigator‑initiated studies, ensuring GCP compliance, site setup, and ongoing monitoring.

You will train new CRAs and coordinate with Clinical Research Managers to maintain study timelines. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field, 4+ years in clinical research (Phase III–IV), and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline is required.
• Four years of clinical research experience in Phase III–IV studies is required; device, trauma, orthopedic, or reconstructive surgery experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology is required.
• Experience with protocol design, study documents, and database design/maintenance is needed.
• Able to manage routine clinical monitoring issues and build relationships with sites/investigators to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and implementation of protocol design, training documents, and study plans for sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
• Conduct Site Qualification, initiation, on-site monitoring, co-monitoring, and site closure visits across all phases.
• Interface with clinical sites/investigators to ensure protocol and regulatory compliance.
• Train and guide investigators and study coordinators on protocol adherence and corrective actions.
• Coordinate monitoring plans with Clinical Research Managers and ensure CRAs execute accordingly.
• Monitor site performance and ensure high-quality data within established timelines.
• Develop and maintain study databases and report study progress to management.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Literature interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands‑on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!

Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Why you’ll love working atAxogen:

• Friendly, open,andfunteam culturethat values uniqueperspectives
• Company-wide dedicationto profoundly impacting patients’ lives
• Comprehensive, high-quality benefitspackage effective on date of hire
• Educationalassistanceavailable for all employees
• Matching 401(k)retirementplan
• Paid holidays,including floating holidays,to be used at your discretion
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Referral incentive program

Axogen Mission and Business Purpose

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit‑to‑risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit‑to‑risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care.

Job Summary of the Sr. Clinical Research Associate

This Sr. CRA position will operate as the main point of contact for assigned sponsored study sites and investigator‑initiated studies. The Sr. CRA will perform investigator set up and site management activities in adherence to all applicable regulatory guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) including site GCP compliance, trouble shoot issues and facilitate resolution, and monitor safety at the site. The Sr. CRA will assist with training and onboarding activities for new CRAs. The Sr. CRA will coordinate with Clinical Research Managers to establish monitoring plans and ensure assigned CRAs execute according to the plan. They assume accountability for assigned study site performance, providing high quality data, according to established timelines.

Requirements of the Sr. Clinical Research Associate

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline at a minimum.
• Four years previous clinical research experience in Phase III –IV studies. Research experience in device, trauma, orthopedic, or reconstructive surgery is a preferred
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Experience with assisting in protocol design, study document creation, and database design/maintenance
• Capable of working on clinical monitoring issues of moderate scope
• Demonstrates the ability to build relationships with clinical sites/investigators to ensure compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements
• Ability to read and critically interpret relevant literature. Serve as a resource for clinical knowledge.
• Oral and written communication skills are essential
• Exercises judgment on routine clinical procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Strong interpersonal skills, exceptional organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to manage and coordinate CRA activities as needed for assigned study projects
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in departmental priorities and goals to meet company strategies and directives
• Knowledge of GCP/IHC regulatory requirements
• Must be willing to travel (50% of time)
• Consistently anticipates and finds ways to overcome obstacles to achieving the goals
• Holds himself/herself accountable for taking tasks all the way to completion
• Can clearly communicate important company goals and what he/she needs to do in order to accomplish them

Responsibilities of the Sr. Clinical Research Associate

The specific duties of the Sr. Clinical Research Associate include but are not limited to:

• Assist with development and implementation of protocol design, study training documents, study documents, and plan management for sponsored and investigator initiated studies.
• Conduct Site Qualification, initiation visits, on‑site monitoring visits, co‑monitoring visits, and site closure visits of all phases of clinical studies.
• Interfaces with clinical sites/investigators on‑site and through off‑site administrative site management to ensure compliance with protocols and regulatory compliance
• Ensures compliance with protocol and all regulatory policies, procedures and/or guidelines during clinical studies by training/guidance of investigators/study coordinators, and follow‑up of corrective actions
• Prepares and/or tracks required documentation for clinical sites (contracts, budgets, IRB documentation)
• Conduct orientation and onboarding and training activities for new CRAs.
• Coordinate with Clinical Research Managers to establish monitoring plans and ensure assigned CRAs execute according to the plan.
• Assumes accountability for assigned study site performance, providing high quality data, according to established timelines.
• Assists Clinical Operations staff and study site staff to quickly identify, effectively resolve issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of study databases
• Review, retrieve, and report study data as the requirements dictate or as appropriate
• Prepares reports of study progress to upper management

Location

111 West Oak Ave., Tampa, FL 33602

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Benefits/Compensation

This position is eligible for an annual bonus.

Benefits offered for this position include Health, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Disability Insurance, as described in more detail in summary plan descriptions.

Salary Range

$92,293—$115,367 USD

Company Statements

Axogen follows healthcare system guidelines with respect to credentialing, vaccinations and other employment/compliance related requirements, as well as CDC guidance. Axogen reserves the right to amend its policies from time to time in its sole discretion.

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