Sr. Clinical Research Associate (Field)

Shifamed

$120K — $140K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, biomedical engineering or related discipline.
  • 5-7 years of clinical research experience with at least 3 years in independent monitoring for medical device trials.
  • Experience in IDE studies strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience in cardiovascular or interventional device studies is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of GCP, ISO 14155 and FDA guidelines.
  • Proficient in EDC, eTMF, and Microsoft Office tools.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary contact for investigative sites to build collaborative relationships.
  • Monitor clinical trial sites for adherence to study protocols and regulatory standards.
  • Lead on-site and remote monitoring visits to evaluate site performance and ensure trial execution.
  • Oversee patient recruitment, enrollment progress, and data integrity at study sites.
  • Train and guide site staff and CRAs to uphold trial conduct standards.
  • Maintain investigational product accountability and reconciliation for devices.
  • Identify and resolve protocol deviations and assist in internal audits.

Benefits

  • Full-time remote position with travel of up to 80%.
  • Engagement with innovative medical device development.
  • Work within a dynamic, clinically-focused company.
  • Join a rapidly evolving field in cardiology.
Full Job Description
Supira Medical, a clinical-stage Shifamed Portfolio Company, is developing a low-profile, high continuous flow percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD) to provide temporary mechanical circulatory support in high risk percutaneous coronary interventional (HRPCI) procedures as well as patients suffering from cardiogenic shock. To learn more about Supira Medical, please visit www.supiramedical.com.

Description:

We are seeking one field-based Senior Clinical Research Associate (Senior CRA) who will play a critical role in monitoring and managing clinical trial site activities to ensure they are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. You will contribute to the success of clinical trials by ensuring data integrity, participant safety, and compliance throughout the study lifecycle. This is a full time, remote position with anticipated travel of up to 80%.

Preferred geographic locations: GA, NC, SC, TN, or TX

Responsibilities, Skills & Hands-On Experience:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for investigative sites, fostering strong and collaborative site relationships.
  • Monitor patient data and clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
  • Lead and conduct on-site and remote monitoring visits (site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out) to assess site performance, resolve issues, and provide support to ensure successful trial execution.
  • Critically review clinical data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity in alignment with EDC systems and clinical data management standards.
  • Engage site staff in development of enrollment targets, tracking enrollment progress, and troubleshooting patient recruitment issues.
  • Provide training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to maintain high standards of clinical trial conduct.
  • Maintain oversight of investigational product accountability, tracking, and reconciliation for cardiovascular devices.
  • Partner closely with internal stakeholders to align clinical activities with business and regulatory objectives.
  • Identify, document, and assist in resolving protocol deviations and CAPAs.
  • Participate in internal audits and support readiness for regulatory inspections.

Education & Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, biomedical engineering, or related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in clinical research, including at least 3 years of independent monitoring for medical device trials. Experience in IDE studies strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience in cardiovascular or interventional device studies strongly preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of GCP, ISO 14155 and FDA guidelines.
  • Proficient in EDC, eTMF, and Microsoft Office tools.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive compliance within a complex environment.

Our salary ranges are calculated by role, level, and location. Please note that your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, location, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $140,000 + equity + benefits.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Please be aware that Shifamed and its portfolio companies do not conduct interviews or extend offers through mobile web chat applications. Please report any such occurrences to [redacted].

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