Senior Clinical Research Associate

Magnus Medical

10h•$140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Magnus Medical is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate to join its Clinical Affairs team. Magnus is a venture-funded therapeutic medical device company that develops personalized, accelerated neuromodulation treatments for treatment-resistant depression and other mental health conditions. The Senior CRA will oversee clinical trial execution from site selection through close-out, ensuring compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice. The role provides operational leadership at the site level and contributes to study strategy, with a focus on psychiatric and neurological study populations. The Senior CRA may also mentor junior staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, or a related field.
At least 12 years of experience in clinical monitoring, including at least 10 years in the medical device industry and/or mental health/CNS therapeutic areas.
Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and ethical considerations specific to psychiatric research.
Proven ability to independently manage multiple sites and complex protocols.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with investigators and site staff.
Proficiency with EDC systems, CTMS, and Microsoft Office.
Willingness to travel up to 75%, depending on study needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with psychiatric rating scales and vulnerable populations.
Prior experience working directly for a sponsor organization in mental health.
Familiarity with decentralized or hybrid clinical trial models.
Experience with treatment-resistant mental health trials.
ACRP or SOCRA certification.

Responsibilities

Independently manage clinical monitoring activities for assigned clinical trial sites, including site selection and qualification, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits.
Act as a key liaison between Magnus and clinical trial sites, building strong relationships and supporting engagement in trials involving sensitive patient populations.
Collaborate with peers and leadership across departments and build professional relationships with investigators and key opinion leaders.
Review source documents and case report forms (CRFs) to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
Monitor protocol compliance, subject safety, informed consent processes, and the proper administration of psychiatric scales.
Identify and resolve site-level issues, escalating them when appropriate.
Provide remote and on-site training and support to site staff on protocol requirements, safety reporting, and accurate data collection.
Develop study documents, including protocols, CRFs, monitoring plans, and informed consent forms.
Work with internal cross-functional teams, including Regulatory Affairs and Data Management, to support data quality and timeliness.
Mentor and support junior CRAs, promoting consistency in trial conduct and monitoring approaches.
Contribute to audit readiness and support regulatory inspections and site audits as needed.
Contribute to process improvements across clinical study operations.