What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Associate position at Discover International?
About the Role
We’re seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support oncology and pharmaceutical research programs at a leading Los Angeles research center. In this role, you’ll play a key part in managing study submissions, regulatory documentation, and sponsor communications to ensure studies meet ethical, financial, and operational standards.
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of clinical research experience
- Preferred Background: Oncology, chemotherapy, or pharmaceutical research
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit research documents (protocols, consent forms, recruitment materials, and IRB applications) for human subject approval
- Manage internal documentation and communication during contract execution and budget negotiations
- Develop research budgets aligned with study protocols and institutional cost guidelines, ensuring financial accuracy and consistency across protocol, budget, and consent forms
- Monitor study payments and generate invoices to ensure ongoing funding
- Prepare and submit IRB renewals, amendments, and Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reports in compliance with FDA, OHRP, and HIPAA regulations
- Maintain complete and current regulatory files, including training records, financial disclosures, FDA forms, CVs, and medical licenses
- Assist in audit readiness and coordinate visits for institutional, pharmaceutical, and internal audits
- Support site feasibility and initiation visits, including completion of feasibility questionnaires and facility tours for sponsors and CROs
- Collaborate with internal and external investigators and multi-center study teams to meet project milestones
- Attend weekly research meetings and contribute to continuous process improvements
- Safeguard participant rights, confidentiality, and study data in accordance with ethical and institutional standards
- Perform additional administrative tasks as required to support research operations