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Sr Clinical Research Associate - Central/West Coast

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Remote, USA, Remote
10 May 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Sr Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Central/West Coast

Company: Syneos Health
Location: USA–Nevada (Remote)
Job ID: 25107626
Work Type: Remote (with ~75% travel requirement)
Job Family: Clinical Monitoring / CRA (Senior level)


1. Job Overview

Senior Clinical Research Associate responsible for site monitoring and clinical trial oversight across assigned studies. The role ensures that clinical trials are conducted in compliance with:

  • ICH-GCP guidelines

  • Local regulatory requirements

  • Sponsor protocols

  • Company SOPs

Focus is on data quality, patient safety, and site performance.


2. Core Responsibilities

A. Site Monitoring & Management

  • Conduct:

    • Site qualification visits

    • Site initiation visits

    • Interim monitoring visits

    • Close-out visits (on-site or remote)

  • Evaluate site performance and recommend corrective actions

  • Escalate serious issues to project teams


B. Patient Safety & Compliance

  • Verify informed consent process is correctly followed

  • Monitor patient safety risks and protocol deviations

  • Ensure confidentiality of patient data

  • Identify pharmacovigilance (PV) issues at site level


C. Source Data Verification (SDV)

  • Review medical records and source documents

  • Ensure CRF (case report form) data accuracy

  • Resolve data queries and ensure timely closure


D. Investigational Product (IP) Oversight

  • Check IP storage, handling, dispensing, and reconciliation

  • Ensure protocol compliance in IP administration

  • Identify issues in blinding/randomization integrity


E. Trial Documentation (TMF/ISF)

  • Review Investigator Site File (ISF) for completeness

  • Reconcile ISF with Trial Master File (TMF)

  • Ensure proper archiving of essential documents


F. Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare:

    • Trip reports

    • Follow-up letters

    • Communication logs

  • Maintain tracking systems for site issues and actions


G. Project & Stakeholder Management

  • Ensure site timelines and deliverables are met

  • Act as liaison between:

    • Sites

    • Project teams

    • Sponsors

  • Adapt to changing project priorities


H. Training & Leadership (Senior Level)

  • Mentor junior CRAs

  • Conduct training or sign-off visits

  • Support audit readiness and inspections

  • Participate in investigator meetings and bid defenses


I. Real-World / Late Phase Support (if applicable)

  • Site support from startup to close-out

  • Chart abstraction and data collection

  • Regulatory collaboration for country-specific requirements

  • Suggest new site opportunities based on local knowledge


3. Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or RN (health/science-related field)

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • ICH-GCP

    • Clinical trial regulations

  • Computer proficiency (clinical systems/tools)

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Critical thinking (basic to intermediate level)

  • Ability to travel up to 75%


4. Key Skills & Competencies

  • Clinical trial monitoring (on-site + remote)

  • SDV and CRF review

  • Risk identification in clinical studies

  • Protocol compliance monitoring

  • TMF/ISF management

  • Vendor/site communication

  • Issue escalation & resolution

  • Training & mentorship (senior level)


5. Work Characteristics

  • High travel role (site-based work)

  • Fast-paced clinical operations environment

  • Mix of independent work + cross-functional collaboration

  • Focus on compliance and inspection readiness


6. Impact of Role

This role directly ensures:

  • Patient safety in clinical trials

  • Data integrity for regulatory submissions

  • Site compliance with global clinical standards

  • Successful execution of clinical studies