Senior Clinical Research Associate - Multiple Teams
About the job
- An undergraduate degree or international equivalent is required.
- At least 4 years of previous on-site clinical research monitoring experience is required.
- Experience monitoring oncology, neurology, rare disease, or dermatology studies is required.
- The ability to professionally interact with investigative sites, clients, vendors, and other functional areas is required.
- The ability to complete 8–10 days on site or monitoring visits per month is required.
- The ability to travel 70–85% is required.
- Residence in the West Coast, Northeast, or Midwest regions is required.
- A valid driver's license and passport, as required, are required.
- Perform on-site and remote monitoring activities, including Site Qualification Visits, Site Initiation Visits, Interim Monitoring Visits, Site Management Contacts, and Close Out Visits for Phase I–IV clinical trials and device trials.
- Ensure the validity, correctness, and completeness of clinical data collected at sites, with a focus on data integrity and patient safety according to the trial protocol, ICH-GCP, ISO 141155, and customer requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for investigative sites.
- Manage query resolution and support Trial Master File activities.
- Participate in Investigators’ Meetings and complete other project tasks according to study timelines and budget.
- Identify and escalate potential risks and retraining opportunities for investigative sites.
- Schedule and plan day-to-day activities, including study monitoring visits.
- Complete high-quality trip reports on time and actively manage deliverables.
About the company
Premier Research provides specialized clinical development services for biotech and specialty pharma, focusing on specific therapeutic areas where science is advancing. It supports end-to-end clinical trials, including study design, site management, data handling, statistics, regulatory affairs, and medical writing, across more than 20 countries with about 1,500 employees. Customers partner with Premier Research to plan and run development programs with cross-functional teams that design trials, manage sites and data, analyze results, and prepare regulatory submissions. The company aims to help biotech and pharma bring safe, effective therapies to patients faster by delivering high-quality clinical development and regulatory support.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$79.2M
Headquarters
Morrisville, North Carolina
Founded
1989
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Premier extended Daré Bioscience exclusivity in 2026 for U.S. reproductive-health CRO services.
- Its January 2024 BioCentriq partnership targets faster pre-IND cell therapy timelines.
- ASCO 2026 highlighted Premier Applied Sciences' myeloma study with Mango Sciences, strengthening credibility.
What critics are saying
- Indeed rated Premier Research 2.6/5 for job security and advancement in May 2026.
- Glassdoor reviews cite weak training, overtime, and low trust in upper management.
- Frequent executive turnover since 2024 signals integration strain if sponsor growth stalls in 2026-2027.
What makes Premier Research International unique
- Premier Research specializes in biotech, specialty pharma, and medtech, not broad-market CRO work.
- Its 2026 leadership hires target commercial scale and operational quality, including Paul Spreen and Siân Smethurst.
- Premier combines clinical execution with regulatory strategy and product development across 20-plus countries.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours