Senior Clinical Research Associate – Psychiatry

Worldwide Clinical Trials

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

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $97,000 - $193,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical research activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving data quality in clinical trials. Proficient in site management, training personnel, and monitoring CNS and psychiatric clinical trials.

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Clinical Research ManagementSite MonitoringRegulatory ComplianceClinical Trial ProcessesCNS and Psychiatric Trials

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research ActivitiesSite AssessmentRegulatory DocumentationContract and Budget ProcessesPSSVsSIVsIMVsCOVsData CollectionSafety Reporting

Soft Skills

TrainingCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeNursing Degree

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsSite ManagementInformed ConsentStudy CloseoutTravel Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage clinical research activities at investigative sites participating in Worldwide clinical studies
Identify and assess potential research sites
Coordinate study start-up activities, including regulatory documentation and contract and budget processes
Conduct PSSVs, SIVs, IMVs, and COVs
Train site personnel on protocol requirements, data collection, and safety reporting
Monitor site performance and provide ongoing study maintenance support
Ensure informed consent, safety reporting, and regulatory compliance
Partner with sites and study teams to drive data quality, participant safety, and study success
Support site closeout and completion of study requirements
Travel to investigative sites approximately 8–10 days per month

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or a Nursing Degree
5+ years as a regional, traveling Clinical Research Associate
Experience monitoring CNS and psychiatric 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 requirements
Candidates must reside in the Central of the United States territory

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package depending on location
Inclusive and equitable workplace
Transparent compensation and pay equity