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Senior Clinical Research Associate

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Lead and mentor junior CRAs on process/study requirements and perform assessments and co-monitoring ... Serving as a Lead Clinical Research Associate (CRA) for clinical studies; Clinical Trial Management ...

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Senior Clinical Research Associate

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

Lead and mentor junior CRAs on process/study requirements and perform assessments and co-monitoring ... Serving as a Lead Clinical Research Associate (CRA) for clinical studies; Clinical Trial Management ...

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Raleigh, NC · On-site

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level junior clinical research associate in the United States is $57,652.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,000.00 and $59,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To start as an entry-level junior clinical research associate, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, or a related field. Gaining familiarity with clinical trial processes, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and basic data management tools can be beneficial, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Entry-level roles often require some internship or related experience to demonstrate understanding of clinical research environments.

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An entry-level junior clinical research associate is an entry-level position in clinical research, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in a related field and some familiarity with clinical trial processes. The role involves supporting study coordination, data collection, and regulatory compliance, often with on-the-job training and potential certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Junior Clinical Research Associate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,652 per year, or $27.7 per hour.

Senior Clinical Research Associate

Parexel

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Parexel rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 73 rated research

Job description

Name of Employer: Parexel International LLC
Position Title: Sr. Clinical Research Associate
*Multiple Openings Available*
Position Location: 541 Church at North Hills St., Suite 1000, Raleigh, NC 27609
*100% Remote reporting to Raleigh, NC.
Hours: Full Time / 40 hours per week
Summary of Duties: Engaged in monitoring clinical research that involves understanding human diseases and improving human health. Monitor and oversee clinical trials at client sites. Evaluate quality and integrity of reported data. Represent the company at assigned clinical trial sites and be accountable for quality and delivery from site identification to the close of trial. Conduct, drive, and manage country-specific feasibility and site pre-qualification and qualification activities, which include preparation, negotiation, and facilitation of execution of Confidentiality Agreements (CDA), Clinical Site Agreements (CSAs), and any amendments. Conduct on-site and remote visits/contacts, including Qualification, Initiation, Monitoring, Termination Visits, and Site Motivational Visits, and generate site visit reports. Develop strategy to configure, distribute, and collect, review, and approve high-quality country-specific and site-specific documents, essential regulatory documents, and updated or amended regulatory documentation. Customize, review, and negotiate country/site-specific Informed Consent Forms, translations, and customize and negotiate any amendments. Prepare and submit IRB/IEC and MoH/RA applications, resolve conflicts, and determine appropriate follow-up until receipt of final approval. Address and resolve issues at clinical trial sites, including the need for additional training, potential deficiencies in documentation, and communication. Follow-up on Case Report Form data entry, query status, and Serious Adverse Events. Assess and manage test article/study supply including supply, accountability, and destruction/return status. Review and follow-up on site payment status and ensure site receives payments on a timely manner. Communicate study issues that require immediate action with a proposed strategy for resolution. Ensure assigned sites are audit-ready and inspection-ready. Lead and mentor junior CRAs on process/study requirements and perform assessments and co-monitoring visits. Perform report review of visit reports of junior CRAs to ensure compliance with GCP and Protocol Guidelines. Guide Administrative Support Team members, review work, and provide feedback to the manager regarding performance.
Education requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in biological science, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, or a health-related field of study.
Experience requirements: 3 years of experience in clinical research.
Or, alternatively:
Education requirements : Master's degree or equivalent in biological science, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, or a health-related field of study.
Experience requirements: 1 year of experience in clinical research.
Special Skills or Other Requirements: Applicants must have demonstrated experience with:
Serving as a Lead Clinical Research Associate (CRA) for clinical studies; Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) and Electronic Document Management System (EDMS); Site Management and application of clinical trial methodology and terminology; Independently monitoring visits (Qualification, Site Initiation, and Monitoring); Working with clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current GCP/ICH, and country clinical research law and guidelines; and Communicating results to stakeholders in non-technical language.
Travel requirements: Up to 75% Domestic Travel.
*Position eligible for Employee Referral Program*
To apply: Individuals interested in applying for the position may email a resume with Job #ES2401 to openings@parexel.com

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Bring your Data Management expertise to Parexel's Strategic Partnerships. Although we work globally, each partnership we form is deeply personal. We are as dedicated to every aspect of our client's product development as they are - and work closely with client teams in true partnership to understand both challenges and opportunities. At Parexel we are focused on meeting customer and patient needs through collaborative partnership so that we get treatments into the hands of patients who need them most.

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Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Waltham, MA, US

Year founded

1983

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