Senior Clinical Research Associate - Psychiatry (US, Central)

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

Make an Impact as a Senior CRA at Worldwide

As a Senior CRA, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring clinical studies are conducted with the highest standards of quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Your expertise will help drive the successful execution of studies from site qualification through closeout, supporting the delivery of reliable data that advances clinical research.

In this role, you'll serve as a trusted partner to investigative sites, study teams, and sponsors, building strong relationships while providing leadership, guidance, and oversight across clinical trial activities. You’ll have the opportunity to influence study success through proactive monitoring, site management, and collaboration with global teams.

Your contributions will directly support high-quality study delivery by ensuring protocol adherence, regulatory compliance, timely data collection, and effective site performance throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

Where You'll Work

This is a home-based Clinical Research Associate role supporting sites across the Central of the United States. Candidates must reside within the territory to effectively support site visits and study activities. You will collaborate with sites, sponsors, and global study teams while traveling to investigative sites approximately 8-10 days per month.

To best support our sites, we're seeking candidates who are based in the Central of the United States. Travel will primarily be regional, with occasional travel to support sites in other locations as needed.

What You'll Do

• Manage clinical research activities at investigative sites participating in Worldwide clinical studies.
• Identify and assess potential research sites to support successful study execution.

• Coordinate study start-up activities, including collection of regulatory documentation and support of contract and budget processes.

• Conduct all types of monitoring visits: Pre-Site Selection Visits (PSSVs), Study Initiation Visits (SIVs), Interim Monitoring Visits (IMVs) and Closeout Visits (COVs).

• Train site personnel on protocol requirements, data collection processes, and safety reporting expectations.

• Monitor site performance and provide ongoing support throughout study maintenance activities.

• Ensure compliance with informed consent requirements, safety reporting obligations, and applicable regulatory standards.

• Partner with sites and study teams to drive data quality, participant safety, and overall study success.

• Support site closeout activities and ensure study requirements are completed at the conclusion of the trial.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree or a Nursing Degree, along with 5+ years as a regional, traveling Clinical Research Associate.

• Required experience monitoring: CNS and psychiatric clinical trials

• Requires travel within the specified region; 8 – 10 DOS monthly

• Experience in full-service monitoring preferred.

• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, site management, and regulatory requirement

At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace by providing transparent compensation.

The salary range for this position is annually (For hourly paid positions, the stated salary range reflects hourly rates):
United States of America - $97,000.00 - $193,000.00

The salary range provided is intended to give candidates an understanding of potential earnings. Compensation will fall within the provided range, and it not a guarantee of exact salary. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process, and we encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage.

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

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