Clinical Research Associate

12 month renewable contract

1099 ONLY

High travel

7+ years of monitoring experience REQUIRED

Job Title: Clinical Research Associate

Responsibilities

• Participate in site selection and train site personnel regarding the trial.

• Perform routine site monitoring and follow up to ensure identified deficiencies are corrected.

• Coordinate the development of protocols, documentation, and standard operating procedures for the administration and monitoring of clinical trials.

• Follow established guidelines in the collection of clinical data and assist in determining guidelines for new protocols.

• Coordinate the assessment of the suitability of potential investigative sites through telephone screening interviews and regulatory document review.

• Conduct site initiation visits to train site personnel on protocol, study procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor visits to assure the integrity of clinical data with respect to accuracy, accountability, and documentation.

• Provide feedback to sites, summarizing overall site functioning and detected deficiencies, and follow up until deficiencies are resolved.

Essential Skills

• 7+ years of monitoring experience across multiple therapeutic areas.

• Remote and on-site monitoring expertise.

• Proficiency in site activation and IRB processes.

• Strong site oversight, including regulatory document management and database updates.

• Excellent communication skills to maintain professional communication with sites.

• Proficiency in regulatory compliance and document management.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position with travel up to 90% across the United States. Candidates should reside within 30 minutes of a major airport to minimize travel time and enhance efficiency. The role offers a weekly workload of 40-50 hours, varying by study phase, with opportunities for hybrid work arrangements to support work-life balance. Join a collaborative culture that values transparency, inclusion, and shared success

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $90.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

About Actalent

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