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Fortrea

Global CRO providing Phase I-IV trials

FSP Senior Clinical Research Associate - Ophthalmology

Clinical Research OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$110k - $145k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university or college degree, or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution, such as nursing licensure.
  • Senior Clinical Research Associates require 4 or more years of clinical monitoring experience.
  • Ophthalmology experience is required.
  • The role requires 60–70% overnight travel.
  • Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where protocol deviations are not allowed and even brief timeline delays can create quality issues.
  • Candidates must be able to adapt to constantly changing priorities and reprioritize on the spot.
  • The work is technology-based, with data collected directly in an electronic environment.
  • Candidates must be able to sit for extended periods and operate a vehicle safely.
  • Candidates must be able to make fast, simple, repeated movements with both hands, fingers, and wrists.
  • Candidates must be able to occasionally crouch and stoop and frequently bend and twist the upper body and neck.
  • Candidates must be able to access and use a variety of in-house and off-the-shelf computer software.
  • Candidates must be able to lift and carry light to moderate objects, including luggage and a laptop, weighing up to 15–20 pounds.
  • Regular and consistent attendance is required; varied hours may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct all aspects of study-site monitoring, including routine monitoring and site closeout, maintaining study files, conducting pre-study and initiation visits, liaising with vendors, and completing other assigned duties.
  • Manage sites in accordance with project plans.
  • Conduct general on-site monitoring.
  • Ensure study staff conducting the protocol receive the appropriate materials and instructions to safely enroll patients in the study.
  • Protect study participants by verifying that informed-consent procedures and protocol requirements comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure the integrity of data submitted on Case Report Forms or other data-collection tools by reviewing source documents and monitoring data for missing or implausible information.
  • Manage registries in accordance with project plans and undertake feasibility work when requested.
  • Complete Serious Adverse Event reporting, prepare reports and narratives, and follow up on Serious Adverse Events.
  • Independently review Case Report Forms and generate and resolve queries according to established data-review guidelines using Fortrea or client data-management systems, as assigned by management.
  • Assist with training new employees, including through co-monitoring.
  • Coordinate designated clinical projects as a Local Project Coordinator, with supervision where applicable, and serve as a local client contact when assigned.
  • Perform other duties assigned by management.
  • Provide a high standard of care for clinical-trial participants and respond to emergency situations in accordance with clinical research standards.
  • Travel frequently to client and site locations, with occasional domestic and international travel.

Desired Qualifications

  • Oncology experience is a plus.
  • Cardiology experience is a plus.

About the Company

Fortrea

Global CRO providing Phase I-IV trials

Fortrea is a global contract research organization that provides clinical development services for the life sciences industry. It offers full service, functional service, and hybrid outsourcing models across Phase I–IV trials, clinical pharmacology, and consulting, serving biotech, biopharma, medical devices, and diagnostics. Its work is delivered through a network of investigators and specialized teams in approximately 100 countries, supporting trial design, execution, data management, and regulatory compliance. Fortrea’s approach combines its legacy experience from Covance and Labcorp with a pureplay CRO model to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions and agile project delivery. This positions it to manage trials across more than 20 therapeutic areas with scientific rigor and operational excellence. The company aims to bring predictability to clinical trial execution and help clients turn research ideas into real-world outcomes.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Winston-Salem, NC
Founded
2023

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