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About the Opportunity As a Clinical Research Associate within our sponsor-dedicated environment ... Clinical monitoring experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry * Strong ...

ClinChoice

Senior Clinical Research Associate

ClinChoice is a global, full-service CRO providing clinical research services to pharmaceutical ... We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate (Senior CRA) to join our ...

ClinChoice

Senior Clinical Research Associate

ClinChoice is a global, full-service CRO providing clinical research services to pharmaceutical ... We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate (Senior CRA) to join our ...

ScholarshipsAds Inc.

Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Location: Redwood City, CA Length: 6 Month Contract Were seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) with strong clinical monitoring experience to support a growing ...

Adecco

Clinical Research Associate

Waltham, MA

$32 - $33.75/hr

Experience * 1+ year of experience in clinical research, laboratory operations, pharmaceutical ... In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other ...

ResMed

Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

San Diego, CA · On-site

The primary role of the Clinical Research Associate is to support the planning, coordination, and ... Pharmaceutical background will also be considered * Working knowledge of applicable clinical ...

Getinge

Sr. Clinical Research Associate

Waltham, MA · On-site

$110/hr

Minimum of 6+ years of clinical research associate experience, in particular in supporting randomized clinical trials in either the medical device or pharmaceutical industry is required. * Experience ...

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R&D Partners

Research Associate II

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$27/hr

Your main responsibilities as a Research Associate II: · Responsible for conducting research ... clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical ...

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How much do pharmaceutical clinical research associate jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for pharmaceutical clinical research associate in the United States is $94,314.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $128,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Associate vs Clinical Trial Assistant?

AspectPharmaceutical Clinical Research AssociateClinical Trial Assistant
CredentialsBachelor's degree in life sciences, certification (e.g., ACRP, SOCRA)High school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentMonitoring clinical trials at sites, coordinating with teamsSupporting trial logistics, document management
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies, CROs, biotech firmsResearch sites, CROs, clinical trial units

The Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Associate primarily monitors and manages clinical trial sites, ensuring compliance and data integrity. In contrast, the Clinical Trial Assistant provides administrative support, handling documentation and trial logistics. Both roles are essential in clinical research but differ in responsibilities and required qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Associate job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,314 per year, or $45.3 per hour.

Senior Clinical Research Associate - CNS

Remote

Cognitive Research Corporation
Scientific Research and Development Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

The Senior Clinical Research Associate is responsible for overseeing the execution of clinical trials at Investigative Sites. The Clinical Research Associate acts as a liaison between the study Sponsor, CRC and Investigative Sites. They will proactively identify and resolve clinical project issues and participate in process improvement initiatives as applicable. The CRA facilitates successful execution of studies by Investigative Sites and helps to ensure the rights, safety and welfare of human research participants as well as data integrity in clinical trials.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Initiates, monitors, and closes-out investigative sites in accordance with FDA/ICH regulations.
  • Tracks and maintains study specific non-Case Report Form database
  • Administers Clinical research projects; collects investigator documentation, site management, clinical contact, and prepare reports as required
  • Ensures appropriate source document review and source document verification as required
  • Reviews Case Report Forms to identify erroneous, missing, or incomplete data
  • Generates queries to resolve problematic data to appropriate personnel, and review responses to assure the database is updated accordingly
  • Verifies study drug accountability; generates and tracks drug shipments and storage
  • Travels as necessary, based on project needs and according to Clinical Monitoring Plan requirements
  • Performs data collection, retrieval, entry and clean up as necessary
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with Investigator(s) and site staff
  • Independently manages sites resulting in acceptable Quality Assurance reports.
  • Escalates study/site issues/deviations appropriately
  • Serves as lead monitor for a protocol or project by creating study files, arranges monitoring schedules, leads the project team, organize and run meetings and performs other project management duties as assigned by management
  • Writes Clinical Trial Reports, analyzing and presenting trial results in a clear and accurate format
  • Reports, writes narratives, and follows-up on reported serious adverse events
  • Interacts and attends client meetings, as appropriate
  • Mentors junior staff/CRAs
  • Quality oversight checks of monitoring
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree, or RN, in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a CRA; experience overseeing clinical trials in the pharmaceutical, hospital or CRO industry
  • Ability to work and travel independently with minimal supervision
  • Experience with numerous EDC systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of GCPs, ICH guidelines, FDA and other applicable regulations
  • Specialized knowledge of CNS therapeutic areas
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom and Adobe
  • Excellent writing and verbal skills, English language proficiency
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Time management and ability to prioritize tasks
  • Ability to travel up to 70%

Department Clinical Operations Role Senior Clinical Research Associate Locations Remote, US Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Full-time

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