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Sr. CRA (PPV)

Actalent
Los Angeles, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026

12 month renewable contract

1099 ONLY

Alzheimer's Rescue Study

Start Date: Early-Mid April

MUST HAVE 5 years of monitoring experience

MUST HAVE Alzheimer's Experience

Job Title: Senior Clinical Research Associate (Alzheimer's Focus)

Job Description

The Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) will primarily work from home, with 8-10 days on-site each month. This role is crucial in overseeing clinical trials, specifically focusing on Alzheimer's research within the Central Nervous System (CNS) domain. The CRA will ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), local and international regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This includes managing site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring, site management, and study close-out visits. The CRA is responsible for ensuring the quality and timely submission of data from study sites and appropriate reporting and follow-up on safety events.

Responsibilities

  • Write comprehensive site visit trip reports.
  • Compile and ensure completeness of regulatory documents and ethical submission documentation, including IRB/IEC study approvals and informed consent.
  • Coordinate the shipment and receipt of study materials such as CRFs and manuals to study sites.
  • Document site visit findings via written reports.
  • Review study subject safety information and informed consent documentation.
  • Conduct source document verification to ensure compliance, patient safety, and data veracity.
  • Review CRFs using paper or electronic data capture systems and assist sites with data query resolution.
  • Maintain regular communication with study sites.
  • Perform other assigned duties as necessary.

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor's degree or a two-year nursing degree.
  • Minimum of 5 years of field monitoring experience.
  • Experience in CNS research - specifically Alzheimer's Disease
  • Willingness and ability to travel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with Alzheimer's research is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of clinical research, site monitoring, and clinical monitoring.
  • Proficiency in GCP guidelines.
  • Familiarity with SIV, IMV, and COV processes.

Work Environment

This is a home-based position requiring overnight travel 3-4 days per week, amounting to 60-80% travel nationally. Candidates must have a fully equipped home office setup, including a laptop, printer, and basic office supplies. The role requires flexibility and teamwork, with the ability to adapt to leadership direction. The CRA will manage 7-10 sites, focusing on one protocol for Alzheimer's research with a small CRO. Candidates should be open to site changes based on enrollment, and must be comfortable with national travel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $95.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $85 - $95

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