Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Oncology

About This Opportunity

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai is representing a confidential biopharmaceutical organization seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) specializing in oncology trials. This field-based role serves as the primary site contact throughout all phases of clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP standards and regulatory requirements while managing site relationships across assigned protocols.

Location: United States (candidates must reside in New York, New Jersey, Texas, Chicago, Southern California, or Missouri). This is a remote position requiring 65-75% travel, typically 2-3 days per week. Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary site contact and manager throughout all trial phases, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring continuity
• Perform clinical study site management and monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations, and protocol requirements
• Conduct remote and on-site monitoring visits including validation, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits; document comprehensive visit reports in CTMS and eTMF systems
• Coordinate site readiness activities and provide input on site selection and validation processes
• Review and monitor regulatory documentation for study start-up, maintenance, and close-out phases
• Communicate with investigators and site staff regarding protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, deviations, and overall performance
• Identify, assess, and resolve site performance, quality, or compliance issues; escalate appropriately through defined pathways
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, and finance
• Maintain accurate documentation across clinical trial management systems within established timelines
• Support audit and inspection activities as needed
• Develop new potential sites according to territory strategy and build clinical research capabilities

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience:

• Associate's degree or certificate in a scientific/healthcare discipline with at least 5 years of relevant healthcare experience, including minimum 2 years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in biopharma or CRO, OR
• Bachelor's degree or higher with at least 2 years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in biopharma or CRO

Technical Competencies:

• Strong understanding of clinical research phases, GCP/ICH guidelines, and country-specific clinical research regulations
• Proven skills in site management including performance management and patient recruitment
• Demonstrated high-level monitoring skills with independent professional judgment
• Hands-on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices
• Proficiency with MS Office and various clinical IT applications across computer, tablet, and mobile devices
• Ability to analyze data and metrics and implement appropriate actions
• Experience with root cause analysis and preventative/corrective action implementation

Professional Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Effective time management, organizational, and interpersonal abilities
• Capability to work independently across multiple protocols, sites, and therapy areas
• High accountability and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in changing environments
• Experience working in matrix, multicultural environments
• Customer-focused with quality and compliance mindset
• Growth-oriented, self-driven, and positive professional demeanor

How We Work with You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, one of our experienced recruiters will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we'll prepare and submit your profile to our client for consideration. Throughout the interview process, we'll provide guidance and support to help you succeed.

Important: Please apply only through Get A Job.ai. Do not contact the client directly, as we are managing this search exclusively on their behalf.

Pay

Pay details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive with industry standards for this level of CRA position.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.