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Senior Clinical Research Associate - CNS or Rare Disease - West Coast

Worldwide Clinical Trials•Virtual United States Arizona, NV
•$97,000 - $193,000•Remote

About The Position

Worldwide Clinical Trials is hiring a Senior Clinical Research Associate to manage site research activities for clinical research projects, with required experience in CNS/Neurology or Rare Disease. The role covers the clinical study lifecycle, from identifying potential sites and supporting study start-up through site maintenance and study closeout. The position is based on the West Coast, and candidates must reside there and be willing to travel regionally. Most site management is conducted remotely, with study initiation visits and required oversight of informed consent, safety-event reporting, and regulatory compliance. The CRA works with sites to collect regulatory documents, supports contract and budget negotiations, trains sites in proper data collection and reporting of potential safety events, and manages site activities during study maintenance. The role is supported by regulatory submissions, TMF management, in-house CRAs for projects with intensive site-management needs, and regular coaching and professional-development conversations with a Line Manager. Worldwide describes a career path that may lead to Clinical Trial Manager roles.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
  • Four-year university degree or nursing degree.
  • Experience in CNS/Neurology or Rare Disease.
  • Must reside on the West Coast.
  • Willingness to travel regionally.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English.
  • Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CTMS, and EDC systems.

Responsibilities

  • Manage research activities at sites participating in Worldwide clinical research projects.
  • Participate in all stages of clinical studies, including identifying potential participating sites.
  • Support study start-up by working with sites to collect appropriate regulatory documents and supporting contract and budget negotiations.
  • Train sites to collect data properly and report potential safety-related events.
  • Manage site activities during study maintenance and close out site research activities at the end of a study.
  • Conduct study initiation visits (SIVs).
  • Ensure compliance with informed-consent requirements, reporting potential safety-related events, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package; specifics depend on location.
  • Professional development support, regular coaching conversations, and a stated career path that can lead to Clinical Trial Manager roles.

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