Senior Clinical Research Associate

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support oncology clinical trials for a well-established organization within the clinical research industry. This Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) role is a 6-month remote contract (with extensions), full-service position with a preference for candidates located in the West or Central regions
. This individual will play a critical role overseeing Phase II and Phase III oncology studies, often functioning as the primary CRA on assigned trials.

• Independently manage site monitoring activities for Phase II and III oncology trials, including a combination of onsite and remote visits averaging 8–10 onsite days per month.
• Serve as the primary clinical contact for assigned sites, building strong, long-term relationships and providing consistent support and guidance.
• Ensure study conduct aligns with protocol requirements, GCP, ICH guidelines, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Oversee site performance, data quality, and issue resolution while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Prepare accurate and timely monitoring documentation, including visit reports and follow-up communications.

• Minimum of 2+ years of oncology monitoring experience with current expectations of approximately 3 years of independent monitoring.
• Hands-on experience supporting Phase II and Phase III clinical trials, ideally within a full-service model working with biotechnology clients.
• Ability to operate autonomously, including serving as the sole CRA on a study and managing site relationships with minimal oversight.
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally, reside within one hour of a major airport, and maintain required onsite visit expectations.
• Bachelor’s degree not required for senior-level consideration if equivalent clinical research experience can be demonstrated.

Salary: $155,000-$175,000/year (USD)

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and applicable paid leave

This job opens for applications on 8/31/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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