Senior Clinical Research Associate - Psychiatry (US, Central)
About The Position
Worldwide Clinical Trials is hiring a home-based Senior Clinical Research Associate supporting psychiatry studies and investigative sites across the Central United States. Candidates must live within the territory. The role involves 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 study activities from site qualification through closeout, helping ensure patient safety, data quality, protocol adherence, and regulatory compliance. The role partners with investigative sites, sponsors, study teams, and global teams, providing guidance and oversight throughout the clinical trial lifecycle. The position requires a bachelor's degree or nursing degree and at least five years of experience as a regional, traveling Clinical Research Associate. Experience monitoring CNS and Alzheimer's clinical trials is required; full-service monitoring experience is preferred. The annual salary range is $97,000–$193,000 in the United States. A competitive benefits package is offered, depending on location.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or a nursing degree.
- At least 5 years of experience as a regional, traveling Clinical Research Associate.
- Experience monitoring CNS and Alzheimer's clinical trials.
- Reside within the Central United States territory.
- 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 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.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package, depending on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
