Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Oncology (Remote)
$96,200–$151,400 year
RemoteAlabama, United States or Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Monitor assigned clinical research sites in compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations, and study protocols, ensuring data accuracy and subject safety. Manage site relationships, coordinate monitoring activities including initiation, close-out, and validation visits, and collect regulatory documentation for study lifecycle phases. Identify and resolve performance or compliance issues through root cause analysis and escalate appropriately. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and regulatory authorities to support site readiness and audit activities. Conduct site selection and validation efforts to expand the territory while maintaining strong clinical research capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- Reside in Alabama, Georgia, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Maryland, or Pennsylvania
- Current driver's license
- Associate's degree, certificate, or equivalent in a scientific/healthcare discipline
- Bachelor's degree or above
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in the healthcare field
- At least 2 years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in a bio/pharma/CRO
- Fluent in Local Languages and English (verbal and written)
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to understand and present technical information effectively
- Good understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current GCP/ICH & country clinical research law & guidelines
- Good understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines
- Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices
- Proven Skills in Site Management including management of site performance and patient recruitment
- Demonstrated high level of monitoring skill with independent professional judgment
- Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of various clinical IT applications on computer, tablet and mobile devices)
- Ability to adapt to new IT applications on various devices
- Ability to understand and analyze data/metrics and act appropriately
- Capable of managing complex issues, works in a solution-oriented manner
- Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement preventative and corrective action
- Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Conflict management, problem solving skills
- Ability to work highly independently across multiple protocols, sites and therapy areas
- High sense of accountability / urgency
- Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a changing environment
- Works effectively in a matrix multicultural environment
- Ability to establish and maintain culturally sensitive working relationships
- Commitment to Customer focus
- High quality and compliance mind-set
- Positive mindset, growth mindset, capable of working independently and being self-driven
- Professional demeanor and communication consistent with organizational policies and practices
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 65%-75% of working time
- Expected travelling ~2-3 days/week
- Ability to understand and present technical information effectively
- Good understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current GCP/ICH & country clinical research law & guidelines
- Good understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to work within these guidelines
- Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices
- Proven Skills in Site Management including management of site performance and patient recruitment
- Demonstrated high level of monitoring skill with independent professional judgment
- Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of various clinical IT applications on computer, tablet and mobile devices)
- Ability to adapt to new IT applications on various devices
- Ability to understand and analyze data/metrics and act appropriately
- Capable of managing complex issues, works in a solution-oriented manner
- Performs root cause analysis and implements preventative and corrective action
- Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Conflict management, problem solving skills
- Ability to work highly independently across multiple protocols, sites and therapy areas
- High sense of accountability / urgency
- Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a changing environment
- Works effectively in a matrix multicultural environment
- Ability to establish and maintain culturally sensitive working relationships
- Demonstrates commitment to Customer focus
- Works with high quality and compliance mind-set
- Positive mindset, growth mindset, capable of working independently and being self-driven
- Demonstrates and projects professional demeanor and communication consistent with organizational policies and practices
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Administrative Policies
- Adverse Event Reporting System
- Clinical Research Methods
- Clinical Site Management
- Clinical Study Management
- Clinical Trial Planning
- Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials Monitoring
- Core Competencies
- Data Analysis
- Data Reporting
- Early Clinical Development
- Good Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP)
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- IT Change Management
- Oncology
- Pharmacovigilance
- Policy Development
- Preventive Action
- Protocol Adherence
- Regulatory Affairs Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
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