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Ophthalmology - Cra Ii

Fortrea
Fortrea
1-3 years
$105,000 – $117,000 annually
Remote, USA, Remote
10 Feb. 14, 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

Job Title: Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) – Ophthalmology | Multiple U.S. Hub Locations

Location: Available in 15 U.S. Hub Locations (East Coast & West Coast)
Job Category: Clinical Research / Clinical Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 1–3 years of clinical monitoring experience (Ophthalmology required)
Travel Requirement: 60–70% travel | 8–10 Days On-Site (DOS) per month
Compensation: Target Pay Range: $105,000 – $117,000 annually
Application Status: Open – Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

About the Organization

Join Fortrea, a leading global Contract Research Organization (CRO) delivering clinical development and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Operating in approximately 100 countries, Fortrea partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to advance innovative therapies from early development through commercialization.

Fortrea’s Full Service Outsourcing (FSO) team is actively seeking experienced Ophthalmology-focused Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) professionals to support and lead clinical monitoring activities across multiple U.S. hub locations.

Position Overview

The Ophthalmology CRA II will independently manage and monitor clinical trial sites, ensuring protocol compliance, regulatory adherence, patient safety, and data integrity. This role requires therapeutic expertise in ophthalmology trials and the ability to manage site performance within a high-performance, compliance-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on ophthalmology monitoring experience and is comfortable with travel-intensive assignments while maintaining exceptional quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct all aspects of site monitoring, including pre-study visits, site initiation visits (SIV), routine monitoring visits (RMV), and close-out visits (COV)

  • Oversee comprehensive site management in alignment with project plans and timelines

  • Ensure site personnel are adequately trained and equipped to execute study protocols

  • Verify informed consent procedures and confirm adherence to regulatory and ethical requirements

  • Review source documentation and Case Report Forms (CRFs) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and data integrity

  • Identify missing or inconsistent data and generate/resolve queries within sponsor or internal data management systems

  • Manage registry activities and perform site feasibility assessments as required

  • Oversee Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting, including narrative preparation and follow-up

  • Liaise with vendors and cross-functional clinical teams

  • Support onboarding and co-monitoring of new CRAs

  • Serve as Local Project Coordinator when assigned, acting as a local client contact

  • Maintain essential regulatory documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines

Required Qualifications

  • University or college degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related discipline; or certification in an allied health profession (e.g., nursing licensure) from an accredited institution

  • 1–3 years of independent clinical monitoring experience

  • Mandatory experience monitoring Ophthalmology clinical trials

  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and global clinical trial standards

  • Willingness and ability to travel 60–70% with 8–10 DOS per month

  • Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Work Environment Expectations

  • Fast-paced, compliance-driven clinical operations setting

  • Zero tolerance for protocol deviations and timeline delays

  • Frequently shifting priorities requiring adaptability and proactive decision-making

  • Team-oriented, collaborative culture

  • Technology-enabled environment utilizing electronic data capture (EDC) and remote monitoring systems

Compensation and Benefits

Employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability coverage

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flex Plan

  • Employee Recognition Programs

  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

  • Office-based work with frequent travel to investigative sites (domestic and occasional international travel)

  • Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a vehicle safely

  • Repetitive hand and wrist movements for computer and reporting tasks

  • Occasional bending, stooping, and lifting (15–20 lbs, including luggage and laptop equipment)

  • Regular and reliable attendance with flexibility for varied working hours

Why Join Fortrea

Fortrea is committed to transforming drug and device development through scientific rigor, operational excellence, and its FOUR values: Forward Together, Own It, Uphold Integrity, and Respect People. As an Ophthalmology CRA II, you will play a critical role in ensuring patient safety and data quality in specialized therapeutic trials that directly impact vision health and quality of life.

Advance your clinical research career in ophthalmology and contribute to global clinical innovation.

Apply now through ThePharmaDaily.com to explore this high-impact opportunity in clinical operations.