Senior Clinical Research Associate - CNS / Rare Disease (US, Central)
About The Position
Worldwide Clinical Trials is hiring a home-based Senior Clinical Research Associate to support CNS and Rare Disease studies at investigative sites across the Midwest United States. The role requires residence within the territory and approximately 8–10 days of travel per month, primarily regionally, with occasional travel elsewhere as needed. The Senior CRA supports clinical studies from site qualification through closeout, helping ensure quality, participant safety, regulatory compliance, protocol adherence, timely data collection, and effective site performance. The role partners with investigative sites, sponsors, study teams, and global teams, providing monitoring, site management, guidance, and oversight throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or nursing degree.
- At least 5 years of experience as a regional, traveling Clinical Research Associate.
- Experience monitoring CNS and Rare Disease clinical trials.
- 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 in the Midwest United States 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 collecting regulatory documentation and supporting contract and budget processes.
- Conduct Pre-Site Selection Visits (PSSVs), Study Initiation Visits (SIVs), Interim Monitoring Visits (IMVs), and Closeout Visits (COVs).
- Train site personnel on protocol requirements, data collection processes, and safety reporting expectations.
- Monitor site performance and provide ongoing support during 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.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package, depending on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
