Senior Clinical Research Associate – CNS/Rare Disease

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Clinical Research Associate managing research activities at clinical sites for Worldwide Clinical Trials. Ensuring compliance and conducting site initiation visits in CNS and Rare Diseases with remote oversight.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $97,000 - $193,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for managing the research activities at sites participating in Worldwide’s clinical research projects
Conduct study initiation visits (SIVs)
Ensure compliance with obtaining informed consent, reporting potential safety-related events, and adhering to all applicable regulatory requirements
Perform various study start-up activities such as working with sites to collect appropriate regulatory documents and supporting the negotiation of contracts and budgets
Train sites to collect data properly and report any potential safety-related events
Manage the site's activities during study maintenance and closing down research activities at the sites once the study has concluded

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate
4-year university degree OR Nursing Degree
Experience in CNS/Neurology and Rare Disease are required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CTMS, and EDC Systems
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English
Superior organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Willingness to travel regionally required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package depending on location
Commitment to pay equity and transparency

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical researchstudy initiation visitsinformed consentregulatory compliancedata collectionsafety reportingstudy start-up activitiescontract negotiationbudget negotiationCNS/Neurology

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsoral communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailability to work independentlywillingness to travel

Certifications

4-year university degreeNursing Degree