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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior 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.

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To thrive as a Senior Clinical Research Associate, you need a solid background in clinical research, regulatory compliance, and often a degree in life sciences or a related field. Familiarity with electronic data capture (EDC) systems, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and relevant certifications such as ACRP or SOCRA are typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders make someone stand out in this position. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring studies are conducted ethically, accurately, and in compliance with regulatory standards.

What does a senior clinical research associate do?

A senior clinical research associate (CRA) monitors clinical trials and manages team members. Your duties include leading project team meetings, running experiments, making observations, tracking results, and analyzing data. You also ensure experiments meet all clinical practice and safety standards. Qualifications for this career are a bachelor of science in a biomedical field or a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), along with professional experience in a medical or research setting. You must have strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and technical writing skills.

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Senior Clinical Research Associates (SCRAs) often manage several studies at once, which requires balancing competing deadlines, ensuring protocol compliance, and maintaining strong communication with site staff. A common challenge is ensuring consistent data quality and regulatory adherence across diverse sites, especially when trials are geographically dispersed. Effective time management, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving are crucial for success in this role. Collaboration with project managers, investigators, and regulatory teams is also essential to ensure trials progress smoothly and meet all regulatory requirements.

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Senior Clinical Research Associate

410 ICR United States USA

Los Angeles, CA โ€ข Hybrid

$110K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Senior Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Southern California

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) will be responsible for performing 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, and inspection readiness at the clinical investigative sites. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Perform site management activities to support the client's Oncology site success and maintain a continuous state of inspection readiness 

  • Act as the primary contact and facilitate efficient communications between the the client's clinical trial team and the sites 

  • Perform remote and on-site monitoring/co-monitoring visits (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 activities and submit/approve visit 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, issues and action items to detect trends and ensure prompt resolution 

  • Independently determine root causes and develop/implement site Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans 

  • Deliver training to ensure sites comply with the 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 activation activities  

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

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree (scientific field preferred) 

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

  • 1+ years early development trial experience  

  • Solid tumor clinical trial experience is required

  • Experience utilizing Veeva systems is highly preferred 

  • Demonstrated experience developing/maintaining site relationships and securing compliance 

  • Expertise in GxPs and Oncology monitoring techniques (including Risk-Based Monitoring) and terminology 

  • Experience collaborating with sites from initial engagement through 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 request here.

Salary Range

$110,520.00-$138,150.00

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