Job Description
PERMANENT CRA Role
Open to: North East, North Central, Central US or North West, USA
dermatology experience is strongly preferred
Job Title: Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
Job Description
The Clinical Research Associate conducts site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trial sites in line with the monitoring plan, internal and sponsor SOPs, ICH/GCP guidelines, and all applicable regulations. This role combines on-site and remote monitoring, participation in investigators' meetings, and close collaboration with site staff to achieve study objectives, including patient recruitment targets, primarily in dermatology and rheumatology clinical trials.
Responsibilities
- Perform site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits according to the monitoring plan, internal and sponsor SOPs, ICH/GCP guidelines, and applicable regulations.
- Actively participate in investigators' meetings and contribute to the preparation and follow-up of meeting actions.
- Prepare clear, timely, and comprehensive site visit reports and follow-up letters to investigators.
- Build and maintain productive, trust-based relationships with investigators and site staff to support the achievement of study objectives, including patient recruitment targets.
- Conduct source data verification (SDV) to ensure that collected data are accurate, complete, and consistent with source documents.
- Verify that on-site study drug storage, dispensing, accountability, and return processes comply with protocol requirements and regulatory standards.
- Ensure that data collection, completion of case report forms, and query resolution meet quality standards and study timelines.
- Oversee the adequate collection, maintenance, and filing of essential regulatory documents at the sites.
- Carry out remote monitoring activities in line with the study monitoring plan, including centralized data review and follow-up on corrective actions with sites.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to troubleshoot site issues, escalate identified risks, and propose practical solutions.
- Manage multiple sites and competing priorities effectively while consistently meeting study deadlines.
- Travel to research sites approximately 65% of the time to conduct required on-site visits.
- Undertake other clinical research responsibilities aligned with experience, qualifications, and training received.
Essential Skills - Strong knowledge of ICH/GCP standards and applicable regulatory requirements for clinical trials.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Proven ability to prioritize multiple assignments and work under pressure while maintaining high attention to detail and meeting timelines.
- Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills in a clinical research environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel to research sites approximately 65% of the time.
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- B.Sc. in a field relevant to clinical research, a nursing degree, and/or equivalent experience.
- 2-5 years of experience as a CRA performing on-site clinical monitoring in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and/or contract research organization (CRO) industry.
- Hands-on experience with both on-site and remote monitoring of clinical trials.
Additional Skills and Qualifications - Experience in dermatology is a strong asset.
- Experience in rheumatology is an additional advantage.
- Ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with investigators, site staff, and internal teams.
- Comfort working in a focused, therapeutically deep study environment with a strong emphasis on scientific quality.
- High level of ownership, accountability, and desire to see the impact of your work across the full clinical trial lifecycle.
Work Environment This role is fully remote, combining home-based work with on-site and remote monitoring visits according to study needs. The work environment centers on specialized dermatology and rheumatology clinical research, where scientific precision and quality are prioritized over study volume. A mid-sized, collaborative culture provides greater ownership, closer relationships with sponsors and sites, and clear visibility of your impact across the trial lifecycle. Tools include Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and standard clinical trial management systems. The schedule involves frequent travel, approximately 65% of the time, for site visits, balanced with remote work for data review, report writing, and coordination with internal teams and study sites.
Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $118000.00/yr.
Performance Bonus Structure plan - CRA II & Senior CRA 0-3 years: up to 5% 3-5 years: up to 7% 5+ years: up to 10% 401(k) / Group Retirement Program Eligibility: 21 years old + 6 months of employment Employer contribution: Dollarfordollar match up to 4%, automatically vested Time Off 6 sick days 15 vacation days (prorated according to start date) HOL Benefits & Allowances Full benefits package with Extensis Biweekly teleworking allowance: $35 Biweekly cell phone allowance: $35 Compensation Annual salary review And last but certainly not least... amazing leadership
Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
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Job Tags
Permanent employment, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work, Work from home