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ICON

Senior Clinical Research Associate

Baltimore, MD · Hybrid

Senior Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Baltimore, MD or Phila, PA ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and ...

Trinityhealth

Clinical Research Coordinator

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$25 - $33.25/hr

The Clinical Research Coordinator coordinates pharmaceutical company, National Cancer Institute (NCI), multisite and in-house protocol activities for the Cancer Program and principal investigators.

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical research associate bridge program in Baltimore, MD is $40.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.65 and $52.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Clinical Research Associate Bridge Program?

A Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Bridge Program is a specialized training course designed to help individuals transition into the role of a CRA, especially those with related experience in healthcare, life sciences, or clinical research support. These programs typically combine classroom instruction with practical training, focusing on topics such as clinical trial monitoring, regulatory compliance, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. The goal is to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to begin a career as a CRA, often including job placement assistance or internships. Bridge programs are ideal for those who want to move into clinical research from a related field but lack direct CRA experience.

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Participants in a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Bridge Program typically receive structured mentorship from experienced CRAs and clinical research professionals. The program often includes hands-on training in protocol review, site monitoring, regulatory compliance, and data management, combined with classroom or online learning modules. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, such as clinical project managers and regulatory specialists, gaining exposure to industry-standard processes and tools. This supportive environment is designed to accelerate your transition into a CRA role and help you build a strong professional network within clinical research.

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To thrive as a Clinical Research Associate in a bridge program, you need a foundational understanding of clinical trials, regulatory compliance, and data management, usually supported by a relevant life sciences degree. Familiarity with electronic data capture (EDC) systems, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification, and clinical trial management software is typically required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and organizational skills help you manage study protocols and collaborate with diverse teams. These competencies are crucial for ensuring clinical trial integrity, regulatory adherence, and the successful execution of research studies.

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Senior Clinical Research Associate

Icon plc

Baltimore, MD • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Senior Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Baltimore, MD or Phila, PA

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.


As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


The Sr. Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA) willbe responsible forperforming investigative site management and monitoring activities throughout the clinical trial lifecycle. This Sr. CRA role will support the client's Oncology clinical trials to ensure data integrity, subject safety, andinspectionreadiness at the clinical investigative sites.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform site management activities to support the client's Oncology site successandmaintainacontinuous state of inspection readiness

  • Act as the primary contactandfacilitateefficientcommunications between the client's clinical trial team and the sites

  • Perform remote and on-sitemonitoring/co-monitoringvisits (Site Qualification Visits, Site Initiation Visits, Interim Monitoring Visits and Close-Out Visits) to ensure data integrity and subject safety in the client's trials

  • May perform oversight activities to assess monitoring quality and train/mentor less experienced CRAs

  • Promptly document monitoring activitiesandsubmit/approvevisit reports

  • Manage site essential document collection and TMF reconciliation with site files

  • Support sites with local Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Ethics Committee (EC) submissions and confirm approvals

  • Regularly review site Key Risk Indicator (KRI)metrics,issuesandaction items to detect trends and ensure prompt resolution

  • Independentlydeterminerootcauses and develop/implement site Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans

  • Deliver training to ensure sitescomply withthe protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCPs)and regulations

  • Support sites and the client's regulatory inspections

  • Contribute to site identification; drive site feasibility and qualification progress; and support site activationactivities

  • Lead site engagement initiatives and foster relationships with key Oncology sites and networks

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (scientific field preferred)

  • 5+yearsmonitoringclinicaltrials independently conducting on-site and remote monitoring visits. Atleast 2 years monitoring solid tumor clinical trials.

  • 1+ years early development oncology trialexperienceand/or Phase III Oncology trial experience

  • Solidtumorclinicaltrial experience is required

  • Experience utilizing Veeva systems is highly preferred

  • Demonstrated experiencedeveloping/maintainingsiterelationships and securing compliance

  • ExpertiseinGxPsandOncology monitoring techniques (including Risk-Based Monitoring) and terminology

  • Experience collaborating with sitesfrominitialengagementthrough close-out phases

  • Experience activating sites

  • Experience training site staff

  • Experience supporting sites and/or sponsors in regulatory inspections

  • Experience working within a Functional Services (or in-house) monitoring model is preferred

  • Willing to travel up to 50%


Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a requesthere.

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