Senior Clinical Research Associate (CNS)

Senior CRA - Los Angeles Area C-Clinical is hiring a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) with experience in CNS, oncology, or metabolic indications to join our growing team in the Los Angeles area . This is a hybrid role that combines remote, risk-based monitoring with on-site visits as needed. We're seeking experienced professionals who are passionate about advancing clinical research and ready to make a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and brings a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, site engagement, and protocol compliance. At C-Clinical, we're committed to life-changing work-and we want to grow with individuals who share that same drive. Our team values collaboration, integrity, and purpose in every study we support. If you're a skilled CRA based in or around Los Angeles and ready to contribute to a mission-driven research team, we'd love to connect. Apply today and please complete the brief intro survey sent via email after submission. Responsibilities Sr. CRA - Los Angeles Area (On-site/Hybrid) Interfaces with the study team to ensure timely initiation and completion of clinical trials Responsible for the identification, evaluation, and qualification of investigators and sites in the Los Angeles area and surrounding region May prepare and submit essential document packages required for clinical site initiation Performs on-site monitoring activities for clinical trials and escalates site issues to the Clinical Trial Manager (CTM)/Project Manager (PM); documents activities in monitoring reports and follow-up correspondence Reviews and manages data on-site and remotely; resolves issues on a continuous basis to achieve timely database targets May be responsible for all aspects of study site monitoring: pre-study visits, site initiation visits, routine monitoring visits, close-out visits of clinical sites, and maintenance of study files, with or without guidance Ensures the protection of research subjects by verifying that informed consent procedures and protocol requirements are adhered to according to applicable regulatory requirements Identifies, tracks, and follows up on all Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs); ensures all applicable SAEs are reported to sponsor and regulatory authorities Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the data submitted on electronic or paper case report forms (CRFs), or other data collection tools, through comprehensive source document review. Monitors study databases for missing or discrepant data compared to source records Ensures that all required monitoring tasks are conducted according to site SOPs, established guidelines, work instructions, and project-specific plans (e.g., monitoring plan) Maintains study blinding and serves as a blinded study monitor as needed; conducts eCRF/CRF review, query generation, and resolution based on established data review guidelines, with or without direct supervision Attends investigator meetings, project team meetings, and teleconferences as needed Understands and applies knowledge regarding local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., FDA, ICH-GCP) Maintains current training on ICH-GCP, study protocols, and internal procedures May track regulatory documentation, monitor site recruitment, assess study site quality and compliance, and help motivate assigned sites to meet study timelines and goals Qualifications 3 years or more as a CRA with site monitoring responsibility and 1 year or more CNS Or 3 years or more as a CRA with site monitoring responsibility and 1 year or more in either: Phase 1, a complex indication with in-patient monitoring, Or metabolic studies Or 3 years or more as a CRA with site monitoring responsibility and 1 year or more in Oncology Monitoring And The candidate possesses a 4-year university degree, ideally in a scientific field In lieu of a 4-year university degree, a candidate with 7 or more years of relevant clinical research experience, nursing/possibly another medical certification, and 5 years of monitoring in a complex indication (inpatient, oncology, phase 1, etc.) may be considered Must have working rights in the United States Must be located within the greater Los Angeles area The candidate must have availability for at least 1 year Must possess exemplary verbal skills in the English language with the ability to solve complex problems using medical terminology Bilingual is a plus Corp to Corp Must be proficient at tactfully managing intra-team communication, as well as interpersonal communication Note: the travel rate is 50% regular rate