Sr Clinical Research Associate II, Phase I

Fortrea; North Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate with 3+ years of Clinical Monitoring experience, including Phase I. The role requires travel of 40-50% overnight and involves monitoring, site management, and data integrity across study sites in the U.S.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, data quality, and patient safety in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include site visits, monitoring, SAE processing, and collaboration with vendors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Clinical Monitoring experience with Phase I exposure
• Must reside in the United States and be willing to travel 40-50% overnight
• Ability to maintain high standards of data integrity and patient safety
• Experience with site management, regulatory compliance, and SAE reporting

Responsibilities

• Monitor study sites and conduct routine monitoring and site close-out
• Liaise with vendors and manage project plans and site initiation visits
• Ensure informed consent procedures and protocol adherence per regulatory requirements
• Review CRFs, query data, and ensure data integrity across systems
• Coordinate feasibility efforts and act as Local Project Coordinator as needed

Skills

Clinical Monitoring

Site Management

CRF Review

SAE Reporting

Training & Coaching

Local Project Coordination

Teamwork

Communication

Data Integrity

EDC / Electronic Data Capture

Education

University degree or allied health certification

Tools

EDC systems

Job description

Our Phase I team is currently seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate with 3+ years of experience. Ideal candidates would have phase I experience and reside in the U.S.WHAT YOU WILL DOYou will utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials and respond to emergency situations based upon clinical research standards.Responsibilities :Responsible for all aspects of study site monitoring including routine monitoring and close-out of clinical sites, maintenance of study files, conduct of pre-study and initiation visits; liaise with vendors; and other duties, as assigned -Responsible for all aspects of site management as prescribed in the project plansGeneral On-Site MonitoringEnsure the study staff who will conduct the protocol have received the proper materials and instructions to safely enter patients into the studyEnsure the protection of study patients by verifying that informed consent procedures and protocol requirements are adhered to according to the applicable regulatory requirementsEnsure the integrity of the data submitted on Case Report Forms (CRFs) or other data collection tools by careful source document Monitor data for missing or implausible dataResponsible for all aspects of registry management as prescribed in the project plans - Undertake feasibility work when requestedComplete Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting, process production of repo11s, narratives and follow up of SAEsIndependently perform CRF review; query generation and resolution against established data review guidelines on Fortrea or client data management systems as assigned by managementAssist with training of new employees, eg. co-monitoringCoordinate designated clinical projects as a Local Project Coordinator (with supervision, if applicable) and may act as a local client contact as assignedPerform other duties as assigned by managementRequirementsUniversity or college degree, or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g. nursing licensure)3+ years of Clinical Monitoring experiencePhase I experience40-50% overnight travelThe important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:Fast paced : where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.Technology based . We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.Work Environment:Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.Frequent travel to clients/ site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.Physical Requirements:Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a vehicle safely.Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.Regular and consistent attendance.Varied hours may be required.Target Pay Range: $100 - $130KApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .