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Clinical Research Associate
Clinical research associates (CRAs) monitor clinical trial sites to ensure studies are conducted in accordance with GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and regulatory compliance requirements, performing site management visits and tracking progress through CTMS software. They review case report forms, verify informed consent, and ensure patient safety and data integrity throughout the trial. CRAs typically work for pharmaceutical companies or contract research organizations (CROs) and often hold life sciences degrees with clinical trial monitoring experience.
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Clinical Research Associate
IQVIA
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Oncology Clinical Research Associate (CRA 2), Sponsor Dedicated
IQVIA
$71,900 – $182,000
IQVIA is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to oversee oncology trial sites, managing monitoring visits, regulatory compliance, and data integrity across US locations. This role suits candidates with 1-2 years of clinical research monitoring experience who can coordinate between study teams and research sites to ensure protocol adherence and timely enrollment.
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Where Clinical Research Associates commonly go next: Clinical Trial Manager, Senior Clinical Research Associate.
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Beckman Coulter
USA - Remote
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Sr. Manager, Investigator Site Budgets & Contracts
Moderna
Full-time
This role leads the development and management of investigator site budgets and contracts for Moderna's global clinical trials, partnering across clinical operations, legal, and contract research organizations to accelerate study execution while maintaining compliance and financial oversight. It suits someone with deep expertise in clinical trial budgeting, Fair Market Value methodologies, and investigator grants who can think strategically while managing complex negotiations across international teams.
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