Senior Clinical Research Associate

Worldwide Clinical Trials•Lansing, MI

4d•$97,000 - $193,000•Remote

About The Position

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate to support clinical studies and investigative sites across the East Coast. This home-based 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 ensures studies are conducted to high standards of quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance, supporting execution from site qualification through closeout. The role partners with investigative sites, study teams, and sponsors, providing leadership, guidance, and oversight across trial activities. It supports protocol adherence, regulatory compliance, timely data collection, and effective site performance throughout the clinical trial lifecycle. The position requires a bachelor's degree or nursing degree and more than five years of experience as a regional, traveling Clinical Research Associate. Experience in full-service monitoring is preferred. The annual U.S. salary range is $97,000–$193,000; the final salary depends on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. A competitive benefits package is offered depending on location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or nursing degree.
More than five 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.

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 (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.