Contract Clinical Research Associate, Acute or Post-Op Surgical Pain
Are you a seasoned CRA with pain experience who's ready for your next long-term contract? We are actively seeking multiple contract Senior Clinical Research Associates (Sr. CRAs) to join a mid-sized partner of craresources on an exciting pain study launching in November 2026. They need experienced Sr. CRAs to cover sites in the Southeast, the West, and Texas, so this is a great chance to get in at the start of a study and make an impact from day one. This is a fully dedicated role with approximately 80% nationwide travel and a contract with strong potential for extension. We are seeking Sr. CRAs who have a minimum of 5 years of recent experience as a fully dedicated regional/home-based field monitor, at least 1 year of acute pain or post-op surgical pain monitoring experience, a bachelor's degree, no travel restrictions with proximity to a major airport, and 100% utilization availability. If this sounds like you, apply below today!
- Act as the "Site Manager" ensuring relationship with site(s) are positive, issues are resolved quickly, and communications are strong across all verticals.
- Assist with the development of study manuals, CRFs, monitoring standards, site study tools and other study materials as required.
- Develop and implement site recruitment, selection and initiation plan.
- Manage and drive patient recruitment and enrollment tracking.
- Provide training to sites on the study protocol, study conduct, CRF completion and data management expectations.
- Ensure essential document collection for completeness per regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a liaison with Investigators, Institutions and sites to provide support during the conduct of the clinical trial and serve as a resource for protocol and procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of on-site monitoring to ensure compliance with GCPs, study protocols, and SOPs.
Manage one or multiple studies. - Monitor product supplies/accountability including proper storage, dispensation, and disposal.
- Manage study completion activities including CRF collection, query resolution, record archiving and site closeout activities.
- Review in-house data and study tables.
- Mentor, coach and provide guidance to clinical staff as appropriate.
- Supervise and train other employees as appropriate.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a fully dedicated regional/home-based field monitor, with active experience within the last 2 years
- At least 1 year of acute pain or post-op surgical pain monitoring experience; Phase I experience a plus
- Bachelor's degree
- Located in the Southeast, the West, or Texas, with no travel restrictions and proximity to a major airport
- Able to travel approximately 80% nationwide
- 100% utilization availability (40 hours a week)
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Contract with strong potential for extension
- Competitive pay rate