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How much do senior clinical research rater jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior clinical research rater 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 Senior Clinical Research Rater vs Clinical Research Coordinator?

AspectSenior Clinical Research RaterClinical Research Coordinator
Required CredentialsTypically requires a background in healthcare, psychology, or related fields; certifications like CCRP are commonOften requires a degree in health sciences, nursing, or related fields; certifications like CCRP or CRC are beneficial
Work EnvironmentPrimarily conducts assessments, reviews data, and supports clinical trials remotely or in research settingsManages trial logistics, coordinates with sites, and oversees study activities in clinical settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by pharmaceutical companies, research organizations, and CROs for patient assessmentsEmployed by hospitals, research institutions, and CROs to manage trial operations

The main difference is that Senior Clinical Research Raters focus on evaluating patient data and assessments, often remotely, while Clinical Research Coordinators handle the overall management and coordination of clinical trials on-site. Both roles require healthcare or research backgrounds but serve different functions within the clinical research process.

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Senior Clinical Research Associate

Senior Clinical Research Associate

Icon plc

San Diego, CA • Hybrid

$110K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 27 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) 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 success andmaintaina continuous state of inspection readiness

  • Act as the primary contact andfacilitateefficient 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 andsubmit/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,issuesand action items to detect trends and ensure prompt resolution

  • Independentlydetermineroot causes 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 activation activities

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (scientific field preferred)

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

  • 1+ years early development trial experience

  • Solidtumorclinical trial experience is required

  • Experience utilizing Veeva systems is highly preferred

  • Demonstrated experience developing/maintainingsite relationships and securing compliance

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

  • Experience collaborating with sites frominitialengagement 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 requesthere.

Salary Range

$110,520.00-$138,150.00

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