Clinical Research Associate – Immunology

MSD

Clinical Research Associate overseeing compliance for clinical trials and site management in a healthcare setting. Requires strong site management experience and understanding of clinical research regulations.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $96,200 - $151,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical research site management, ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP regulations and effective communication with site staff. Proven ability to analyze data and resolve site performance issues while expanding clinical research territories.

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Clinical Research Site ManagementICH/GCP ComplianceSite Performance ManagementPatient RecruitmentData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchSite MonitoringRegulatory DocumentationClinical Trial PhasesSite AuditsPerformance AssessmentCompliance Problem ResolutionHealthcare Discipline KnowledgeScientific Degree or CertificateDirect Site Management Experience

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeClinical IT ApplicationsMobile DevicesTablets

Industry Keywords

BioPharmaCROLocal Laws & RegulationsSponsor SOPsClinical Research Guidelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

accountable for performance and compliance for assigned protocols and sites
ensures compliance of study conduct with ICH/GCP and country regulations, our company's policies and procedures
acts as primary site contact and site manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study
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
conducts site visits and maintains clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non-visit contact reports
communicates with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections
identifies, assesses and resolves site performance, quality or compliance problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's degree, certificate or equivalent in a scientific / healthcare discipline together with at least 5 years of relevant experience in the healthcare field
at least 2 years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in a bio / pharma / CRO, or Bachelor’s degree (or above) together with at least 2 years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in a bio / pharma / CRO
Fluent in Local Languages and English (verbal and written)
Good understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current GCP/ICH & country clinical research law & guidelines.
Proven Skills in Site Management including management of site performance and patient recruitment.
Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of various clinical IT applications on computer, tablet and mobile devices) and ability to adapt to new IT applications on various devices.
Ability to understand and analyze data/metrics and act appropriately.

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