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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%)

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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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About Us

At Renclave, our approach is built on clarity, expertise, and long-term relationships. We understand that career moves and hiring decisions are significant, which is why we focus on delivering a disciplined, transparent experience from start to finish.

When you work with Renclave, you can expect:​

  • Industry-informed guidance from recruiters who understand regulated and technical environments

  • Confidentiality and discretion throughout the recruitment process

  • Opportunities aligned with your experience, goals, and market value

  • Clear communication at every stage—no uncertainty or unnecessary delays

  • Professional advocacy, whether you are a candidate or a hiring partner

Our goal is not to place quickly—it is to place correctly.

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