Senior Clinical Research Associate – Ophthalmology

MSD

Clinical Research Associate responsible for site management and compliance in ophthalmology studies. Engaging in performance oversight and relationship building with clinical trial sites across multiple states.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $203,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in clinical site management and monitoring, ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP, local regulations, and quality standards. Proficient in developing new clinical research sites and managing oversight activities to protect subject safety and data integrity.

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Clinical Site ManagementICH/GCP ComplianceOphthalmology ExperienceMonitoring ActivitiesSite Development

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Hard Skills

Site MonitoringAdverse Event ReportingData IntegrityProtocol ComplianceQuality Standards

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Monitoring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s DegreeBachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

BioPharmaCRORetina ExperienceHealthcare Discipline

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The role is accountable for performance and compliance for assigned protocols and sites in a country.
Under the oversight of the CRA-Manager or CRD, the person ensures compliance of study conduct with ICH/GCP and country regulations, our company's policies and procedures, quality standards and adverse event reporting requirements internally and externally.
Acts as primary site contact and site manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study, taking overall responsibility of allocated sites.
Actively develops and expands the territory for clinical research, finding and developing new sites.
Performs clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents.
Coordinates & manages various tasks in collaboration with other sponsor roles to achieve Site Ready.
Performs remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools to ensure: Data generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased and subjects’ right, safety and well-being are protected.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree, certificate or equivalent in a scientific / healthcare discipline together with at least 7 years of relevant experience in the healthcare field, including at least 4 years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in bio / pharma / CRO
5 years Ophthalmology experience required. Retina experience preferred.
Or Bachelor’s degree (or above) with at least 4 years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in a bio / pharma / CRO.
5 years Ophthalmology experience required. Retina experience preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days