Clinical Research Associate – CRA II/Senior, Metabolic

Parexel

. Manage clinical sites from identification through closeout .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical sites, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements, and developing patient recruitment strategies. Strong ability to build relationships with site staff and investigators while maintaining study integrity and participant safety.

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Clinical Research Associate ExperienceGood Clinical Practice KnowledgeClinical Trial Management System ProficiencySite Relationship ManagementMetabolic/MASH Clinical Trial Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Onsite Monitoring ExperienceSite InitiationData Quality EvaluationRegulatory Documentation VerificationPatient Recruitment Strategies

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Clinical Trial Management SystemElectronic Document Management SystemMicrosoft OfficeExcelWord

Industry Keywords

Clinical Trial ProcessesRegulatory RequirementsSOP ComplianceStudy ProtocolsPatient-Focused Approach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage clinical sites from identification through closeout
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clinical sites
Conduct qualification, site initiation, monitoring, and termination visits at assigned clinical sites
Prepare timely visit and contact reports
Manage site quality and delivery
Address site questions and resolve issues
Oversee study integrity and build relationships with investigators and site staff
Review trial performance and safeguard study participants' rights, safety, and well-being
Develop patient recruitment strategies to support enrollment timelines
Ensure compliance with SOPs, study protocols and amendments, Good Clinical Practice, and regulatory requirements
Evaluate reported data quality and integrity, site performance, and investigational product accountability
Monitor regulatory documentation completeness and quality
Perform site document verification

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 18 months of direct onsite monitoring experience as a Clinical Research Associate
Metabolic/MASH and/or Obesity clinical trial monitoring experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in biological science, pharmacy, or another health-related discipline
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, applicable regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes
Experience using a Clinical Trial Management System, an Electronic Document Management System, and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
Strong site relationship management, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, written, verbal, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to work independently with urgency and limited oversight
Ability to manage multiple priorities, evaluate changing scenarios, apply study protocols, and meet project timelines
Ability to collaborate within a matrixed team and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders
Ethical, patient-focused approach
Ability to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Work/Life Balance
401(k) with Company match
Pet Insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
Potential eligibility for additional incentives, bonuses, or other compensation programs