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Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Los Angeles

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2+ years
Not Disclosed
California, Los Angeles, United States
10 Feb. 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Research Associate – Oncology

Location: Los Angeles, California / San Diego, California (Remote-Based with Regional Travel)
Job ID: JR141761
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Remote (Up to 50% Travel Required)


Role Overview

An established global pharmaceutical/CRO organization is seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Oncology to support oncology clinical trials across the Southeast region of the United States. This remote-based role is ideal for an experienced oncology CRA residing in Los Angeles, CA, with convenient access to major hub airports to support regional travel.

The CRA will serve as the primary liaison between investigational sites and the sponsor, ensuring regulatory compliance, patient safety, and high-quality data delivery throughout all phases of the clinical trial lifecycle.


Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary point of contact between investigational sites and sponsor teams

  • Conduct all types of monitoring visits including site selection, site initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits

  • Ensure site compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, sponsor SOPs, and local regulatory requirements

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CTMS and eTMF systems

  • Monitor patient safety, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of AEs, SAEs, and PQCs

  • Support and track investigator site training and compliance documentation

  • Oversee investigational product accountability, storage, return, and destruction processes

  • Review source documentation, resolve data queries, and ensure high-quality, timely data entry

  • Support subject recruitment and retention strategies at the site level

  • Document site performance and proactively escalate risks, protocol deviations, or compliance issues

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Trial Assistants (CTAs), Local Trial Managers (LTMs), and Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs)

  • Assist with site budget tracking and payment follow-up where applicable


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field, or qualified Registered Nurse (RN)

  • Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

  • Minimum 2+ years of on-site clinical monitoring experience in a pharmaceutical company or CRO

  • Direct experience monitoring oncology clinical trials (mandatory)

  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and U.S. regulatory requirements

  • Experience using clinical systems such as CTMS and eTMF

  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% for on-site monitoring visits


Preferred Profile

  • Based in or near Los Angeles, CA, with access to major hub airports

  • Proven ability to manage multiple sites and competing priorities in oncology studies

  • Strong documentation and audit-readiness experience


Why Consider This Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge oncology research while working remotely within a structured and collaborative clinical operations environment. As a Clinical Research Associate specializing in oncology, you will directly impact patient safety, regulatory compliance, and the successful execution of complex cancer trials.


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