Senior Clinical Research Associate - CNS (US, West Coast)

Worldwide Clinical Trials • Virtual United States California, AZ

13d • $97,000 - $193,000 • Remote

About The Position

Worldwide Clinical Trials is hiring a home-based Senior Clinical Research Associate to support clinical research sites across the West Coast of the United States. The role requires residence within the territory and regional travel to investigative sites approximately 8–10 days per month, with occasional travel to other locations as needed.

The Senior CRA oversees clinical study activities from site qualification through closeout, helping ensure quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, protocol adherence, timely data collection, and effective site performance. The role partners with investigative sites, sponsors, study teams, and global colleagues, providing leadership, guidance, and oversight throughout the clinical trial lifecycle. The company has more than 4,000 professionals globally and describes its workplace as collaborative and inclusive.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or a 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 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior