Senior Clinical Research Associate - CNS (US, West Coast)
About The Position
Worldwide Clinical Trials is hiring a home-based Senior Clinical Research Associate to support CNS studies and investigative sites across the West Coast of the United States. The role requires residence within the territory and travel to investigative sites approximately 8–10 days per month, primarily regionally, with occasional travel to other locations as needed. The Senior CRA oversees clinical research activities across the study lifecycle, from site identification and qualification through study closeout. The role supports high-quality study delivery by maintaining protocol adherence, patient safety, regulatory compliance, timely data collection, and effective site performance. The Senior CRA serves as a partner to investigative sites, study teams, and sponsors, providing monitoring, training, guidance, and ongoing site support.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or nursing degree.
- At least 5 years of experience as a regional, traveling Clinical Research Associate.
- Experience monitoring CNS clinical trials.
- Ability to travel within the specified region, approximately 8–10 days monthly.
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, site management, and regulatory requirements.
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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
