
Senior Clinical Research Associate (SCRA)
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Job Description
Senior Clinical Research Associate (Senior CRA)
Location: Remote / Regional / Nationwide Travel
Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract | Contract-to-Hire
Department: Clinical Operations
Reports To: Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) / Clinical Operations Lead
Job Summary
The Senior Clinical Research Associate (Senior CRA) is responsible for independently managing and monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure compliance with study protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, applicable regulatory requirements, and sponsor standard operating procedures (SOPs). This role plays a critical leadership function within Clinical Operations by ensuring subject safety, data integrity, site performance, and inspection readiness throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
The Senior CRA serves as the primary point of contact for assigned investigative sites and acts as a subject matter expert, mentor, and strategic partner to study teams. This role requires strong clinical judgment, advanced monitoring experience, and the ability to proactively identify and mitigate study risks.
Job Responsibilities
Clinical Trial Monitoring & Oversight
Independently conduct Site Qualification Visits (SQV), Site Initiation Visits (SIV), Interim Monitoring Visits (IMV), and Close-Out Visits (COV)
Ensure investigational sites comply with study protocols, ICH-GCP, applicable regulations, and sponsor requirements
Verify subject safety, informed consent, and accurate source documentation
Perform source data verification (SDV) and ensure data quality and integrity
Site & Investigator Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned investigative sites
Build strong relationships with investigators, site staff, and vendors
Identify site performance issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Support site staff training on protocol, EDC, and trial procedures
Study Startup & Execution
Support site feasibility, site selection, and startup activities
Ensure regulatory documents are collected, reviewed, and maintained in the eTMF
Facilitate timely site activation and first patient enrollment
Monitor enrollment, retention, and protocol adherence
Data Quality & Systems Management
Review and resolve EDC queries in collaboration with sites and data management
Ensure timely and accurate data entry and database readiness
Maintain oversight of essential documents in eTMF systems
Ensure compliance with monitoring plans and risk-based monitoring (RBM) strategies
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
Ensure regulatory binders and trial master files are inspection-ready at all times
Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and health authority queries
Prepare accurate monitoring visit reports and follow-up letters within required timelines
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with Clinical Trial Managers, Project Managers, Data Management, Safety, and Regulatory Affairs teams
Participate in investigator meetings, study team meetings, and training sessions
Provide subject matter expertise and contribute to continuous process improvement
Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor junior CRAs and support CRA onboarding and training
Contribute to study planning, risk assessment, and monitoring strategy development
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned studies or therapeutic areas
Skills + Experience
Clinical & Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations (21 CFR), and global clinical trial requirements
Proficiency with EDC, CTMS, and eTMF systems (e.g., Veeva Vault, Medidata, Oracle)
Experience with risk-based monitoring (RBM) methodologies
Ability to analyze clinical data, identify trends, and escalate risks appropriately
Professional & Soft Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization abilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple sites and studies simultaneously
Required Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field
5+ years of independent clinical monitoring experience
Proven experience managing multiple sites across one or more therapeutic areas
Experience working in CRO and/or sponsor environments
Willingness and ability to travel (typically 50–75%)
JOB CATEGORY
Life Sciences
LOCATION
Remote Position
JOB TYPE
Full Time
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Mid Level
SALARY
$120k - $170K
REFERENCE NUMBER
#2211585443

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