Senior Clinical Research Associate

This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Senior Clinical Research Associate positions within clinical trial management and regulatory oversight. Roles of this type could focus on leading protocol execution, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining the highest standards of data integrity across complex clinical studies.

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.

About the opportunity

Roles of this type may sit within a dynamic clinical research environment in Boston, Massachusetts, where you could take a lead role in managing multiple clinical trials from protocol initiation through closeout. The work could involve coordinating with regulatory bodies, sponsor companies, and site personnel to ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, and study protocols. You would have scope to mentor junior research staff, drive quality assurance processes, and shape how studies are executed to protect patient welfare and data integrity.

Typical role overview

• Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• Type: Contract · Full-time
• Rate: $560–$800 per day
• Experience: 10–15 years in clinical research, with 2–5 years leading teams
• Domain: Clinical trials · regulatory compliance · patient safety

What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Leading the execution and oversight of multiple clinical trial protocols from initiation through final closeout
• Ensuring full compliance with FDA regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, and protocol-specific requirements
• Coordinating with regulatory bodies, sponsors, and investigative sites to manage study timelines and milestones
• Conducting regular monitoring visits, source data verification, and quality audits to maintain data integrity
• Managing adverse event reporting and ensuring patient safety protocols are followed consistently
• Mentoring and supervising junior clinical research coordinators and associates on the team
• Identifying process improvements and implementing enhancements to study operations
• Preparing and maintaining regulatory documentation, case report forms, and compliance records
• Communicating findings and recommendations to sponsors and internal stakeholders

What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

Must-have

• 10–15 years of experience in clinical research, including direct protocol management and patient safety oversight
• 2–5 years of demonstrated leadership experience supervising clinical research teams
• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field (or equivalent professional certification)
• Deep knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, and healthcare compliance requirements
• Proficiency in electronic data capture (EDC) systems and clinical trial management software
• Strong understanding of adverse event reporting, data integrity, and regulatory documentation
• Authorization to work in the United States

Nice-to-have

• GCP certification or formal clinical trial management training
• Experience with Phase II, III, or IV clinical trials
• Knowledge of specific therapeutic areas (oncology, cardiovascular, immunology, etc.)
• Project management certification or equivalent

What roles of this type could offer

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• Opportunity to lead clinical research initiatives that directly impact patient outcomes and drug development
• Scope to mentor and develop junior research staff, building a strong team culture
• Exposure to regulatory processes and the ability to influence how studies are executed
• Contract flexibility and the potential for extension or conversion based on performance and organizational needs
• Professional development opportunities through continuing education and certification support
• Collaborative work environment with sponsors, regulatory agencies, and investigative sites
• The satisfaction of contributing to life-changing therapies and advancing medical science

About Specialist Staffing Group

Specialist Staffing Group partners with leading clinical research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and Contract Research Organizations (CROs) to place experienced clinical research professionals in roles that matter. We understand the demands of clinical trial management and the importance of regulatory expertise, patient safety, and data integrity. Our mission is to connect talented clinical researchers with opportunities that allow them to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes.

How to register interest

If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.

Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.