Clinical Research Associate, Cardiovascular

MSD

Clinical Research Associate managing cardiovascular clinical trial sites and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Responsible for monitoring, site management, and collaboration with investigators.

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

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all phases of the trial.
Performs clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents.
Gains an in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures.
Coordinates & manages various tasks in collaboration with other sponsor roles to achieve Site Ready.
Participates & provides inputs on site selection and validation activities.
Performs remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools to ensure:
Data generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased. Subjects’ right, safety and well-being are protected.
Conducts site visits including but not limited to validation visits, initiation visits, monitoring visits, close-out visits and records clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non-visit contact reports appropriately in a timely manner.
Collects, reviews, and monitors required regulatory documentation for study start-up, study maintenance and study close-out.
Communicates with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections and overall site performance.
Identifies, assesses and resolves site performance, quality or compliance problems and escalates per defined CRA Escalation Pathway as appropriate in collaboration with CRA-Manager, CRM, TA Head and CRD as needed.
Works in partnership with GCTO country operations, finance, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, legal and regional operations, HQ functional areas and externally with vendors and IRB/IECs and Regulatory Authorities in support of assigned sites.
Manages and maintains information and documentation in CTMS, eTMF and various other systems as appropriate and per timelines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of relevant experience in the healthcare field
2+ years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in a bio / pharma / CRO
Associate's degree, certificate or equivalent in a scientific / healthcare discipline OR Bachelor's degree (or above)
Fluent in Spanish 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
Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices
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)
Ability to understand and analyze data/metrics and act appropriately
Capable of managing complex issues, works in a solution-oriented manner

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Clinical Research KnowledgeSite Monitoring ActivitiesData AnalysisRegulatory Documentation ManagementPatient Recruitment Strategies

Soft Skills

Solution-Oriented Problem SolvingStrong Communication SkillsCollaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

Certifications

Associate's Degree in Scientific DisciplineBachelor's Degree in Healthcare Discipline