Senior Clinical Research Associate

Worldwide Clinical Trials•Lansing, MI

2d•Remote

About The Position

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a home-based Senior Clinical Research Associate to support investigative sites across the East Coast. The role requires residence within the territory and approximately 8–10 days of travel per month, primarily regionally, with occasional travel to other locations as needed. The Senior CRA oversees clinical research activities from site qualification through study closeout, helping ensure quality, participant safety, regulatory compliance, protocol adherence, timely data collection, and effective site performance. The role serves as a partner to investigative sites, study teams, and sponsors, providing monitoring, site management, training, guidance, and oversight throughout the clinical trial lifecycle. Worldwide Clinical Trials is a global CRO with more than 4,000 professionals. It describes its environment as collaborative and inclusive, with opportunities for learning and growth. The stated annual salary range for this position in the United States is $97,000–$193,000. Final compensation is based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. A competitive benefits package is offered depending on location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or nursing degree.
At least 5 years of experience as a regional, traveling Clinical Research Associate.
Ability to travel within the specified region, approximately 8–10 days per month.
Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, site management, and regulatory requirements.
Must reside within the East Coast territory.

Nice To Haves

Experience in full-service monitoring.

Responsibilities

Manage clinical research activities at investigative sites participating in Worldwide clinical studies.
Identify and assess potential research sites to support successful study execution.
Coordinate study start-up activities, including collection of regulatory documentation and support of contract and budget processes.
Conduct pre-site selection visits, study initiation visits, interim monitoring visits, and closeout visits.
Train site personnel on protocol requirements, data collection processes, and safety reporting expectations.
Monitor site performance and provide ongoing support throughout study maintenance activities.
Ensure compliance with informed consent requirements, safety reporting obligations, and applicable regulatory standards.
Partner with sites and study teams to drive data quality, participant safety, and overall study success.
Support site closeout activities and ensure study requirements are completed at the conclusion of the trial.