Senior Clinical Research Associate – CNS

Worldwide Clinical Trials

. Manage clinical research activities at investigative sites participating in Worldwide clinical studies .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $97,000 - $193,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical research activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving data quality and participant safety throughout the study lifecycle. Proficient in site management, monitoring CNS clinical trials, and coordinating study start-up and closeout activities.

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Clinical Research ManagementCNS Clinical Trials MonitoringRegulatory ComplianceSite ManagementStudy Start-Up Coordination

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ProcessesData Collection ProcessesSafety ReportingSite Performance MonitoringRegulatory Documentation CollectionContract and Budget ProcessesPre-Site Selection VisitsStudy Initiation VisitsInterim Monitoring VisitsCloseout Visits

Soft Skills

Training Site PersonnelOngoing SupportCollaboration with Study Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeNursing Degree

Industry Keywords

Clinical Research AssociateInvestigative SitesInformed Consent RequirementsParticipant SafetyStudy Maintenance Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or a Nursing Degree
5+ years as a regional, traveling Clinical Research Associate
Required experience monitoring CNS clinical trials
Requires travel within the specified region; 8–10 DOS monthly
Experience in full-service monitoring preferred
Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, site management, and regulatory requirement