Clinical Research Associate Jobs

A Clinical Research Associate (CRA) plays a pivotal role in the biotechnology industry, overseeing various aspects of clinical trials. These include designing, implementing, and monitoring clinical trials, ensuring data integrity, verifying case report forms, providing progress reports, and ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements. CRAs play a crucial role in the development, testing, and approval of new products in the biotechnology industry by managing the clinical trials that prove their safety and efficacy.

Important skills for a CRA include strong communication and organizational abilities, keen attention to detail, knowledge of clinical practices, and analytical skills. CRAs also need to be proficient in using specialized software for data analysis and trial management. Certifications such as Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) are typically required. Prior to becoming a CRA, individuals might have roles such as Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Trial Assistant, or Research Nurse, gaining necessary experience in managing clinical trials and working in a research setting.

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Principal Associate, CRA Strategy & Program Management - Data Management Team Within Capital One, External Affairs (EA) is an organization dedicated to delivering on Capital Ones Mission by...

Clinical Research Specialist (Full Time, Day shift)

  • Miami, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Knowledge of the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Current CITI certification in Human Subjects Research and Good Clinical Practice, highly...

Clinical Research Associate I, PER DIEM - Tan Lab

  • Fresno, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board....

Clinical Research Associate I - Biomedical Imaging Research Institute

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board....

Clinical Research Associate I - Heart Institute

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board....

Clinical Research Associate I, PER_DIEM -Heart Institute

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board....

Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board....

Clinical Research Associate I (Per Diem) - Smidt Heart Institute

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board....

Clinical Research Associate I -Heart Institute, Cheng Lab

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Assists with regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and works closely with supervising research staff or directly with the Institutional Review Board to submit Adverse Events...

Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board....

Experienced CRA (CRA II, Sr. CRA & Principal CRA) - Ontario, Canada

  • Toronto, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 2 days ago

Clinical Trial Management System). Facilitates effective communication between investigative sites, the client company and the PPD project team through written, oral and/or electronic contacts....

Senior Clinical Research Associate

  • Princeton, NJ
  • moments ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • moments ago

Summary: SystImmune is seeking a high quality, ambitious and experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support SystImmune's clinical trials. The Sr....

Associate Clinical Research Coordinator

  • New York, NY
  • moments ago
  • New York, NY
  • moments ago

Demonstrates competence in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, Federal Regulations that govern and conduct human subjects research and the NYU IRB policies and procedures related to Human Subjects...

Salary Range $114,100.00 - $211,900.00 Skills Desired Budget, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Research, Clinical Study Reports, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Clinical Trials, Collaboration, Data...

Remote Work

Clinical Research Assistant

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 4 hours ago

research associate, CRA, CTA, clinical trial assistant, research associate, research assistant, research, REDCap, medidata, RAVE, EDC, electronic data capture, CTMS, clinical trial management system...

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Improving Healthcare Through Clinical Research
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Introduction to Data Management in Clinical Research
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Foundations of Clinical Research
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Salary for Clinical Research Associate Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Clinical Research Associate positions.



Highest Education Level

Clinical Research Associates offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.2%
Master's Degree
30.2%
Doctorate Degree
16.8%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.0%
High School or GED
1.2%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Clinical Research Associates
2-4 years
31.0%
10+ years
29.8%
6-8 years
21.5%
4-6 years
17.7%



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