Sr. Clinical Research Associate (Midwest and West Coast)

SRG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Impellam Group is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to monitor clinical trial sites ensuring GCP, FDA regulations, and sponsor standards are met. This field-based role involves significant travel and interaction with investigative sites and cross-functional teams across multiple regions.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of clinical monitoring experience, a scientific/healthcare bachelor’s degree, and hands-on experience with CTMS/eTMF/eCRF. Travel up to 70% is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years clinical monitoring experience in pharma/biotech/CRO
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH-GCP, and trial conduct
• Experience with CTMS, eTMF, eCRF and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Conduct site monitoring visits including qualification, initiation, interim monitoring and closeout.
• Ensure protocol compliance, data quality and adherence to GCP/regulatory requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for investigative sites, communicating study updates and risks.
• Review and maintain essential study documentation (Investigator Site Files, trial records).
• Prepare monitoring reports and escalate site issues as needed.
• Track site performance, recruitment progress and study milestones.
• Support investigator training, study meetings and other trial activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and site personnel to support study execution.

Skills

Site monitoring

GCP knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific/healthcare field

Tools

CTMS

eTMF

eCRF

MS Office

Job description

Location: United States - Midwest (TX) and West Coast only!
Work Arrangement: Field-based / Travel role - approximately 50-70% onsite at clinical trial sites; up to 70% travel required. Candidates must have no travel restrictions.
Engagement Type: Contract, 12 months plus extension, this will be a full time role after ramp up 3-4 weeks.

Application Requirements: Provide current home-base location and therapeutic area indications on resume, video screen call, client forms to complete

Client: CNS based company, starting multiple sites, immediate need (CNS not required, but preferred)

Job Summary The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for monitoring and managing clinical trial sites to ensure compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and sponsor standards. This role supports study execution from site initiation through closeout while serving as a key point of contact for investigative sites and cross-functional study teams. This is a large-scale, multi-region clinical trial program offering the opportunity to work across a substantial CRA team supporting a high volume of active sites nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site monitoring visits, including site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring, and closeout activities.
• Ensure protocol compliance, data quality, and adherence to GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned investigative sites, communicating study updates, issues, and risks.
• Review and maintain essential study documentation, including Investigator Site Files and trial records.
• Prepare monitoring reports and elevate significant findings or site issues as appropriate.
• Track site performance, recruitment progress, and study milestones.
• Support investigator training, study meetings, and other clinical trial activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and site personnel to support successful study execution.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of clinical monitoring experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field.
• Strong knowledge of clinical research operations, FDA regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, and clinical trial conduct.
• Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills.
• Experience with CTMS, eTMF, eCRF platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 70%, with no travel restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNS (Central Nervous System) clinical trial experience.

Why This Role

• Join a large, active clinical trial program with multiple concurrent openings across the country.
• Opportunity to work across East, Central, and West regions with a sponsor known for repeat, long-term engagements.
• 12-month contract with travel expenses covered.

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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