Senior Clinical Research Associate
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Clinical Research Associate based in the United States.
You will play a key role in advancing clinical trials by ensuring high-quality execution at the site level across Phase I–IV studies.
The role focuses on building strong, trusted relationships with investigational sites to drive performance and patient-centered outcomes.
You will conduct both on-site and remote monitoring activities to ensure compliance with ICH/GCP guidelines and study protocols.
This position requires proactive risk identification, issue resolution, and consistent oversight of data quality and site readiness.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional clinical teams to support timely study delivery and operational excellence.
Assigned to complex studies, you may act as a subject matter expert and contribute to inspection readiness and process improvements.
This is a highly dynamic, field-based role with extensive travel and strong exposure to global clinical research operations.
Accountabilities:
In this role, you will be responsible for leading site-level clinical trial execution and ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory standards.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned investigational sites throughout the study lifecycle
- Conduct site initiation, monitoring visits (on-site and remote), and ongoing site support activities
- Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP, protocol requirements, SOPs, and applicable regulatory standards
- Monitor patient safety, data integrity, and timely resolution of data queries and issues
- Identify, assess, and escalate risks while implementing appropriate corrective and preventive actions
- Support inspection and audit readiness activities and ensure timely documentation updates
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize study timelines and operational efficiency
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or a related scientific field
- Minimum of 3+ years of clinical site monitoring experience in clinical research
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, drug development, and ICH/GCP guidelines
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship management skills
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation abilities
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 80% nationally)
- Experience in oncology or advanced therapies (e.g., radioligand or CAR-T) is a plus
- Competitive annual salary range: $108,500 – $201,500 (based on experience and skills)
- Performance-based cash incentives and eligibility for annual equity awards
- Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution and matching
- Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days, holidays, and leave options
- Opportunities for professional growth in global clinical research environments
- Flexible, remote-based role with nationwide travel opportunities
Requirements:
The ideal candidate brings strong clinical research monitoring experience and the ability to manage complex, multi-site studies independently.
Benefits:
Clinical Research pay context
Based on 152 disclosed Clinical Research salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $142K/year, with most offers between $96K and $165K (10th–90th percentile: $65K–$277K).
Jobgether ranks among the higher-paying employers for this role, at a $156K median across 4 disclosed postings.
This posting lists $109K–$202K, in line with the $142K market median.
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