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As an employee of Velocity, you are the most integral part of our mission. For talented candidates who perform at a high level, Velocity will invest to support career advancement and reward performance. Whether you are new to clinical research or are an industry veteran, we invite you to apply to Velocity.
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company-match, and an annual incentive program.
Summary:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conduct and manage clinical trials in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, ICH Guidelines and Velocity’s SOPs
- Implement and coordinate assigned clinical trials including start up, vendor management,subject recruitment, source development review, scheduling subjects, protocol training,collection of regulatory documents, conducting visits, ensuring data is entered in a timely manner and all queries are resolved, managing and reporting adverse events, serious adverse events, and deviations, implementing new protocol amendments, providing all close out reports.
- Apply project management concepts to manage risk and improve quality in the conduct of a clinical research study
- Develop, coordinate, and implement research and administrative strategies to successfully manage assigned protocols.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, leadership, study subjects,sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
- Apply good documentation practices when collecting and correcting data, transferring data to sponsor/CRO data capture systems and resolving queries
- Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information, sponsor confidential information and Velocity confidential information
- Verify and escalate patient safety concerns by ensuring all adverse events, serious adverse events, and adverse events of special interest are followed and reported in accordance with the protocol and Velocity SOPs.
- Ensure all data is entered into the sponsor's data portal and all queries are resolved in a timely manner
- Ensure staff are delegated and trained appropriately and documented
- Create, collect and submit regulatory documents to Sponsors and IRBs as required per protocol, GCP/ICH regulations and IRB requirements.
- Evaluate potential subjects for participation in clinical trials including phone and in person pre screens.
- Create and execute recruitment strategies defined by Clinical Research Team
- Understand key timelines, endpoints, required vendors, and patient population for each assigned protocol.
- Understand product development life cycle and significance of protocol design including critical data points
- Understand the disease process or condition under study
- Collaborate with Clinical Research Team to develop Quality Control strategy for reviewingone’s work on an ongoing basis and in preparation for monitor visits.
- Perform clinical duties (e.g., drug preparation and administration, fibroscan, phlebotomy, ECG,lab processing) within scope
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
- Associate’s degree with 4 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
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High School Graduate and/or technical degree with minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the
life science industry AND1 year Clinical Research Coordinator experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
- Proficient in the use of the following technology: Computers, Microsoft Office software, fax, copier, and multi-line telephone.
- Proficient ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient ability to work as a team player
- Proficient ability to read, write, and speak English
- Proficient ability to multi-task
- Proficient ability to follow written guidelines
- Proficient ability to work independently, plan and prioritize with minimal guidance
- Proficient ability to be flexible/adapt as daily schedule may change rapidly
- Must be detail oriented
- Demonstrated problem solving and strategic decision making ability.
- Proficient in accepting individual responsibility for actions taken and demonstrating professionalism when judged, critiqued and/or praised.
- Demonstrated leadership ability
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Sit or stand for long periods of time
Travel locally and nationally - Communicate in person and by a telephone
-
Limited walking required
Limited to lifting up to 30 pounds
As an employee of Velocity, you are the most integral part of our mission. For talented candidates who perform at a high level, Velocity will invest to support career advancement and reward performance. Whether you are new to clinical research or are an industry veteran, we invite you to apply to Velocity.
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company-match, and an annual incentive program.
Summary:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conduct and manage clinical trials in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, ICH Guidelines and Velocity’s SOPs
- Implement and coordinate assigned clinical trials including start up, vendor management,subject recruitment, source development review, scheduling subjects, protocol training,collection of regulatory documents, conducting visits, ensuring data is entered in a timely manner and all queries are resolved, managing and reporting adverse events, serious adverse events, and deviations, implementing new protocol amendments, providing all close out reports.
- Apply project management concepts to manage risk and improve quality in the conduct of a clinical research study
- Develop, coordinate, and implement research and administrative strategies to successfully manage assigned protocols.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, leadership, study subjects,sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
- Apply good documentation practices when collecting and correcting data, transferring data to sponsor/CRO data capture systems and resolving queries
- Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information, sponsor confidential information and Velocity confidential information
- Verify and escalate patient safety concerns by ensuring all adverse events, serious adverse events, and adverse events of special interest are followed and reported in accordance with the protocol and Velocity SOPs.
- Ensure all data is entered into the sponsor's data portal and all queries are resolved in a timely manner
- Ensure staff are delegated and trained appropriately and documented
- Create, collect and submit regulatory documents to Sponsors and IRBs as required per protocol, GCP/ICH regulations and IRB requirements.
- Evaluate potential subjects for participation in clinical trials including phone and in person pre screens.
- Create and execute recruitment strategies defined by Clinical Research Team
- Understand key timelines, endpoints, required vendors, and patient population for each assigned protocol.
- Understand product development life cycle and significance of protocol design including critical data points
- Understand the disease process or condition under study
- Collaborate with Clinical Research Team to develop Quality Control strategy for reviewingone’s work on an ongoing basis and in preparation for monitor visits.
- Perform clinical duties (e.g., drug preparation and administration, fibroscan, phlebotomy, ECG,lab processing) within scope
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
- Associate’s degree with 4 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
-
High School Graduate and/or technical degree with minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the
life science industry AND1 year Clinical Research Coordinator experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
- Proficient in the use of the following technology: Computers, Microsoft Office software, fax, copier, and multi-line telephone.
- Proficient ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient ability to work as a team player
- Proficient ability to read, write, and speak English
- Proficient ability to multi-task
- Proficient ability to follow written guidelines
- Proficient ability to work independently, plan and prioritize with minimal guidance
- Proficient ability to be flexible/adapt as daily schedule may change rapidly
- Must be detail oriented
- Demonstrated problem solving and strategic decision making ability.
- Proficient in accepting individual responsibility for actions taken and demonstrating professionalism when judged, critiqued and/or praised.
- Demonstrated leadership ability
-
Sit or stand for long periods of time
Travel locally and nationally - Communicate in person and by a telephone
-
Limited walking required
Limited to lifting up to 30 pounds
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Who's Hiring
- UT Southwestern Medical Center40
- EmVenio Research34
- Iterative Health33
- Massachusetts General Hospital33
- Houston Methodist29
Top Industries Hiring
- Education69
- Healthcare & Medical Services69
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals25
- Consulting & Professional Services17
- Human Resources2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research associate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field
- ICH E6(R2) Good Clinical Practice certification or equivalent training
- Experience conducting site initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out visits
- Proficiency with electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave or Oracle InForm
- Knowledge of FDA regulations, including 21 CFR Parts 11, 50, and 56
- Ability to manage multiple investigative sites concurrently across geographies
Tips for Your Clinical Research Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to ICH GCP
Hiring managers scan CRA resumes for explicit ICH E6(R2) GCP compliance language. List your GCP certification issuer and the year you completed it. Embed terms like protocol deviation management and site initiation visits so your resume clears automated screening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical research associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify your site monitoring activity
Replace vague phrases like 'conducted site visits' with specifics: the number of sites you managed concurrently, therapeutic areas covered, and whether visits were on-site, remote, or co-monitoring. Metrics give hiring managers a real picture of your workload capacity.
Target openings by phase and indication
Filter your search by trial phase and therapeutic indication before you apply. A Phase I oncology CRA role demands different experience than a Phase III CNS study. Applying to roles that match your actual monitoring history improves your callback rate significantly.
Prepare deviation scenarios for interviews
CRA interviewers routinely ask how you handled a protocol deviation or a site that missed an enrollment window. Prepare two or three specific examples using the situation, action, and outcome structure. Vague answers about process knowledge rarely advance candidates past the first round.
Negotiate travel expectations before accepting
Travel requirements vary widely across CRA roles, from fully remote data review positions to schedules requiring overnight travel four days a week. Confirm expected travel frequency in writing during the offer stage so both sides have aligned expectations from day one.
Clinical Research Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical research associates?
The companies hiring the most clinical research associates right now include UT Southwestern Medical Center, EmVenio Research, and Iterative Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Contract research organizations and large pharmaceutical sponsors consistently account for the bulk of active postings.
How many clinical research associate jobs are remote?
About 44% of clinical research associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the share varies considerably by role type. Remote monitoring positions, which focus on electronic source data verification rather than physical site visits, make up the largest portion of fully remote CRA openings.
How do you become a clinical research associate?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a life sciences field such as biology, pharmacology, or nursing, then complete a GCP certification course to establish your regulatory foundation. Gain exposure to clinical trial operations through a coordinator, data management, or regulatory affairs role. Build site monitoring skills through co-monitoring opportunities alongside experienced CRAs before moving into an independent monitoring position.
Can you get hired as a clinical research associate with no experience?
Entry-level CRA roles exist but are competitive. Employers hiring candidates without direct monitoring experience look for clinical trial coordinator work, research assistant roles at academic medical centers, or internships with contract research organizations. Completing a recognized CRA training program and earning your GCP certificate before applying demonstrates initiative and closes some of the experience gap.
What does the clinical research associate interview process look like?
Most CRA hiring processes include an initial recruiter screen focused on therapeutic background and monitoring experience, followed by a technical interview with a clinical operations lead covering GCP knowledge and protocol deviation handling. A final round often involves a hiring manager or project director and may include a scenario-based question about managing a non-compliant site. Some sponsors also require a writing sample or a brief presentation on a past monitoring visit.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research associate jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical research associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your therapeutic background, monitoring experience, and preferred travel commitment, then apply directly to each listing.
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