What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Associate position at Alto Neuroscience?
Primary Role
Alto Neuroscience is seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support the execution of clinical studies across our precision psychiatry portfolio. This role oversees assigned investigative sites, ensuring studies are conducted efficiently, compliantly, and with scientific rigor. The CRA serves as the key liaison between clinical sites and Alto’s clinical operations team—driving recruitment, monitoring data quality, and maintaining high standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage site activities from initiation through closeout, ensuring compliance with GCP and study protocols.
- Monitor study progress, data accuracy, and regulatory documentation.
- Train and support site staff on study procedures and investigational product handling.
- Identify and resolve site issues promptly to maintain timelines and data quality.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve clinical and operational goals.
LOCATION
Remote with approximately 60% travel
SALARY RANGE
$75,000- $120,000
depending on qualifications and experience level
Qualifications
- BS in a scientific field or pharmacy, RN, or BSN degree (or equivalent).
- 1–3 years of clinical monitoring experience (CRO, biotech, or pharma), , including on-site or remote monitoring experience
- Strong understanding of GCP/ICH-E6 and clinical research operations.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- CCRA certification and experience with rater-administered measures required.
Why Alto
At Alto Neuroscience, you will play a pivotal role in advancing precision psychiatry and improving how mental health disorders are treated. Join us in building the next generation of personalized neuroscience-based therapeutics.
Alto Neuroscience is an equal-opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.
- Remote
Salary : $75,000 - $120,000