CRA West Coast - USA
Contract CRA / Senior CRA - West Coast, USA
Contract: 12 months
Start Date: December 2026
Location: US West Coast
Employment: W2 Contract
Therapeutic Area: Respiratory / Asthma and/or Dermatology
Study Phases: Phase II & Phase III
Role Overview
We are supporting a client seeking an experienced Clinical Research Associate (CRA) / Senior Clinical Research Associate (SCRA) to support a high-profile clinical development programme.
The successful candidate will have strong clinical monitoring experience across Phase II and Phase III studies, with previous therapeutic experience within Respiratory, Asthma and/or Dermatology.
This role would suit an experienced CRA/SCRA who is comfortable working closely with investigational sites and wider clinical study teams throughout the lifecycle of a clinical trial.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform clinical trial monitoring activities across Phase II and Phase III studies
- Build and maintain effective relationships with investigation sites and study teams
- Support sites throughout the clinical study life-cycle
- Monitor sites to ensure study activities are being performed in accordance with the clinical trial protocol
- Review study documentation and support the identification and resolution of site-level issues
- Work closely with the wider clinical study team to maintain effective communication across assigned sites
- Support the quality and integrity of clinical trial activities
- Track site progress and escalate relevant study or site issues when required
- Maintain accurate and timely monitoring documentation
- Support the successful delivery of assigned clinical studies and programmes
Essential Requirements
- Previous professional experience as a CRA or Senior CRA
- Based on the US West Coast
- Strong Phase II and Phase III clinical trial experience
- Previous clinical trial experience within at least one of the following:
- Respiratory
- Asthma
- Dermatology
- Experience working directly with investigation sites and clinical study teams
- Strong understanding of clinical trial monitoring and site management
- Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder-management capabilities
- Able to work effectively within a cross-functional clinical study environment
- Available for a 12-month contract
- Able and willing to work on a W2 basis
- Available for an anticipated December 2026 start
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