Clinical Research Associate

Piper Companies is seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support a leading organization within the clinical research industry across the United States. The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) will provide site management and monitoring support for clinical trials within Oncology, Cardiovascular, GLP-1/Obesity, Diabetes, or Ophthalmology research programs. Multiple openings are available, and candidates may specialize in one or more therapeutic areas.

• Conduct onsite and remote monitoring activities to evaluate study progress, participant safety, and protocol compliance.
• Lead site activation efforts, including investigator training and study start-up readiness assessments.
• Review clinical data, source documentation, and regulatory records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with investigative sites and internal study teams to address findings, resolve issues, and maintain study timelines.
• Support ongoing oversight of clinical trials through routine travel, monitoring visits, and site relationship management.

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Healthcare, or a related scientific field.
• 2+ years of clinical monitoring experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or clinical research environment.
• Experience supporting studies in Oncology, Cardiovascular, GLP-1/Obesity, Diabetes, Ophthalmology, or other related therapeutic areas. Experience in all therapeutic areas is not required.
• Working knowledge of EDC platforms, CTMS applications, and clinical trial technologies.
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and clinical research best practices with excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 dependent on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

This job opens for applications on 9/4/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

-1 Studies, Obesity Research, Ophthalmology Research, Clinical Operations, EDC Systems, CTMS, GCP, ICH Guidelines, FDA Regulations, Study Start-Up, Site Initiation Visits, Interim Monitoring Visits, Closeout Visits, Source Data Verification, Data Integrity, Protocol Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Development, Trial Management, Investigator Relations, Multi-Site Studies, Patient Safety, Risk-Based Monitoring, Clinical Documentation, Drug Development, Research Compliance, Clinical Systems, Study Oversight