Clinical Research Associate Jobs in North Carolina
Clinical Research Associate jobs in North Carolina are among the most active in the Southeast, concentrated in pharmaceutical research, contract research organizations, and academic medical centers, with openings at every level from entry-level coordinators through senior-level monitors. The heaviest hiring is in the Research Triangle Park area, Charlotte, and Wilmington, where employers like Syneos Health, PPD (part of Thermo Fisher Scientific), and Duke Health maintain large clinical operations teams. Site monitoring, oncology trials, and sponsor oversight are the most consistently sought specialties across North Carolina listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Title: Experienced Oncology Research Coordinator
Full time salaried position
Company: Southeast Clinical Oncology Research Consortium, Inc. (SCOR) in Winston-Salem, NC
SCOR is one of the largest community oncology programs sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Community Oncology Research Program or NCORP. SCOR is composed of 21 community institutions over a 7-state area (FL, GA, NY, NC, SC, TN, & VA). The position is in the Operations Office located in Winston-Salem, NC.
Position Responsibilities
- Work closely in-person for the majority of the job (not virtually) with Administrator and other staff to understand the need for Quality Assurance, Site Management, and Human Subjects Protection; to establish a relationship and interact with community research staff for the 21 communities; to conduct site visits to each community at least yearly (travel to Florida and New York is cost prohibitive and communication is done via email/phone/Zoom) or as needed for research base audits; to travel to research base meetings and communicate new information to communities; to monitor data delinquency for designated research bases; to coordinate, prepare and ensure follow-up for research base audits; to process HIPAA forms and as needed consent forms that are not NCI Central Institutional Board (CIRB) approved; to assist with NCORP progress report yearly and grant reapplication every 5 years; review protocol updates/revisions/addenda/action letters from research bases monthly
Qualifications
- Clinical Research Coordinator or Licensed Registered Nurse (salary dependent on experience and education)
- Preferred oncology and/or research experience
- Microsoft Word and Excel capabilities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; team player
- Internet and website navigation experience
Skills and Competency
- Ability to review a research study and comprehend all requirements.
- Excellent communication skills: Essential when communicating with community research staff and designated contacts at research bases, and when discussing procedures or issues with other SCOR employees.
- Attention to detail: Essential when troubleshooting and logically working through issues in a careful and meticulous manner.
- Basic computer skills: Ability to navigate a computer (mac or pc) and not be hindered by interfaces, etc. This requires intuition and experience. Ability to create and save documents for use in the Operations Center office or in the community setting.
- Organizational skills: Required for manageable assessment and continual advancement of extensive amounts of data.
- Ability to create and prepare accurate documents for SCOR staff: These documents need to reflect any anomalies, issues or problems, especially when dealing with new procedures, protocols, and issues with communities.
Benefits
Flexible work hours, PTO, HRA, health insurance stipend, retirement savings plan, LTD, AD&D, life insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Science & Research
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Education
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research associate jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a health-related field required
- ACRP or SOCRA certification (CCRA or CCRP) strongly preferred by North Carolina employers
- Minimum one to two years of clinical trial monitoring or coordination experience
- Working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
- Ability to conduct on-site monitoring visits at North Carolina investigator sites
- Proficiency with electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave or Veeva Vault
Clinical Research Associate Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical research associate in North Carolina?
Most clinical research associates in North Carolina enter the field with a bachelor's degree in a life sciences or health-related discipline, then gain experience as a clinical trial coordinator or study coordinator at a hospital or academic medical center before moving into a monitoring role. North Carolina does not require a state-issued license to work as a clinical research associate, but earning the ACRP Certified Clinical Research Associate credential or the SOCRA Certified Clinical Research Professional designation is the most common way to qualify for monitoring positions at the state's major contract research organizations and pharmaceutical sponsors.
Which companies hire clinical research associates in North Carolina?
Employers hiring clinical research associates in North Carolina right now include IQVIA, Fortrea, and Advocate Aurora Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. North Carolina's concentration of contract research organizations headquartered in the Research Triangle Park area means a significant share of openings come from CROs managing multi-site trials for global pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors.
Which North Carolina cities have the most clinical research associate jobs?
Durham, Charlotte, and North Carolina consistently have the most clinical research associate openings in North Carolina. The Research Triangle Park corridor drives the largest share of postings, anchored by the global CRO and pharmaceutical headquarters clustered there, while Charlotte's growing hospital systems and Wilmington's proximity to Cape Fear Valley Health and contract research operations account for a meaningful portion of the remaining listings.
Are there remote clinical research associate jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles, because a significant portion of CRA work involves remote source document review, sponsor communication, and report writing between site visits. About 44% of clinical research associate openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how North Carolina's large CRO sector structures its monitoring workflows. The portions of the role requiring in-person presence, primarily on-site monitoring visits at investigator sites, remain on location.
How can I get hired as a clinical research associate in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a clinical trial coordinator or research coordinator at a North Carolina academic medical center or hospital system, such as Duke Health, UNC Health, or WakeMed, where new-graduate and entry-level research coordinator roles regularly open and do not require prior monitoring experience. From that foundation, candidates move toward CRA roles by completing the ACRP Clinical Research Associate certification and applying for junior or CRA I positions at Research Triangle Park-based CROs like Syneos Health or PPD, which run structured associate-level monitoring programs designed for professionals transitioning from coordination work.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research associate jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to clinical research associate jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and therapeutic focus, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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