Senior Clinical Research Associate – Psychiatry

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Senior Clinical Research Associate managing psychiatry clinical trials for Worldwide Clinical Trials, a global contract research organization. Overseeing site start-up, monitoring, compliance, and study closeout across the Southeast.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $97,000 - $193,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical research activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and effectively training site personnel. Proficient in utilizing CTMS and EDC systems while maintaining superior organizational and communication skills.

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Clinical Research Associate ExperienceCTMS ProficiencyEDC Systems ProficiencyPsychiatry ExperienceRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research ManagementStudy Start-Up ActivitiesData Collection TrainingSafety-Event ReportingStudy Maintenance Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCTMSEDC Systems

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchInformed ConsentSafety-Event ReportingPsychiatryRegulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage research activities at sites participating in Worldwide’s clinical research projects
Participate in all stages of clinical studies, including identifying potential sites
Perform study start-up activities, including collecting regulatory documents and supporting contract and budget negotiations
Train sites to collect data properly and report potential safety-related events
Manage site activities during study maintenance
Close down research activities at sites after study conclusion
Conduct study initiation visits (SIVs)
Ensure compliance with informed consent requirements, safety-event reporting, and applicable regulatory requirements
Travel regionally as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English
Superior organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CTMS, and EDC Systems
5+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate
4-year university degree OR Nursing Degree
Experience in Psychiatry is required
Must reside in the Southeastern United States
Willingness to travel regionally required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package depending on location
Professional development support through regular touchpoints and coaching conversations with the Line Manager
Clear career path and development that can lead to Clinical Trial Manager roles
Support through regulatory submissions, TMF management, and in-house CRAs for projects with heavy site management needs
Accessible Executive Leadership team
Inclusive and equitable workplace
Transparent compensation and pay equity