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Sr Cra 2 - Fsp - Chicago & Central Us

4+ years
$130,000 – $140,000
10 Nov. 11, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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

Sr. CRA 2 – FSP (Chicago & Central US)

Category: Clinical
Job ID: 255287
Locations: 6 (Chicago & Central US)
Work Type: Remote / Field-Based


Role Summary

Fortrea is seeking experienced Senior Clinical Research Associates (Sr. CRAs) located in Chicago or the Central US region. The Sr. CRA will leverage clinical judgement, monitoring expertise, and regulatory knowledge to ensure high-quality execution of clinical trials, patient safety, and protocol compliance.


Key Responsibilities

Study Monitoring & Site Management

  • Conduct all phases of site monitoring:

    • Pre-study, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits

    • Maintain study files and liaise with vendors

  • Ensure site staff receive proper training and safety instructions.

  • Verify compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements, including informed consent.

  • Review CRFs and source documents for accuracy, completeness, and plausibility.

  • Monitor and resolve missing or inconsistent data.

  • Manage site activities according to project plans.

Safety & Quality

  • Ensure patient safety throughout the study according to GCP and regulatory guidelines.

  • Complete and process Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reports, narratives, and follow-up.

  • Maintain audit readiness for all assigned sites.

Project Support & Coordination

  • Perform registry management as assigned.

  • Conduct feasibility assessments when requested.

  • Act as Local Project Coordinator and local client contact (with supervision if applicable).

  • Assist in onboarding and training new CRAs (e.g., co-monitoring).

  • Handle CRF review, query creation, and query resolution in Fortrea/client systems.

Additional Duties

  • Execute tasks as assigned by management in accordance with study and company expectations.


Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or certification in a related health field (e.g., Nursing).

  • Allied health professional certification from an accredited institution accepted.

Experience

  • 4+ years of on-site clinical monitoring experience.

  • Experience across multiple therapeutic areas.

  • Strong comfort with:

    • Fast-paced environments

    • Rapid shifting priorities

    • Technology-driven data collection systems

    • Team collaboration


Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong clinical judgement and protocol compliance awareness.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

  • Proficiency with electronic systems and clinical software tools.


Work Environment

  • Office-based work with electronic systems and tools.

  • Frequent travel to clinical sites (domestic; occasional international travel).


Physical Requirements

  • Extended sitting and safe vehicle operation.

  • Repetitive hand movements for electronic data entry.

  • Occasional bending, twisting, crouching, and stooping.

  • Light to moderate lifting: 15–20 lbs (e.g., laptop, luggage).

  • Regular, consistent attendance with variable working hours.


Compensation & Benefits

Target Salary Range

$130,000 – $140,000 (based on position title)

Eligible Benefits (20+ hrs/week)

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • 401(k)

  • Paid Time Off (Flex Plan)

  • Employee Recognition Awards

  • Multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)


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Applications accepted on a rolling basis.