At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we are a global, midsize Contract Research Organization (CRO) that thrives on innovation and creativity. With a team of over 3,500+ experts, we are dedicated to pushing boundaries and finding groundbreaking solutions to the world’s most persistent diseases. Our mission is to improve lives by delivering high-quality clinical research with passion and purpose.
We pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive workplace where collaboration and creativity are prioritized. Our leaders are hands-on and accessible, fostering an environment where professionals from all backgrounds can succeed.
Why Worldwide?
- Global Impact: Be part of a team that changes lives by advancing scientific research.
- Uncommon Experience: Work in a values-driven culture that balances fun with the serious business of improving patient outcomes.
- Empowerment: Treat every trial as if a patient’s life depends on it – because it does.
- Leadership Support: Our leaders are in the trenches with you, committed to moving mountains for our customers.
What the Clinical Operations Department Does
Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) are the backbone of our clinical research programs. They ensure that our studies are executed with the quality and excellence our sponsors expect and the care and passion patients deserve.
At Worldwide, CRAs play a lead role in every clinical trial, driving breakthrough scientific research and making a tangible difference in the lives of patients and their caregivers.
What You Will Do
As a Senior Clinical Research Associate (Contractor), you will:
- Manage research activities at sites participating in Worldwide’s clinical research projects, focusing on registries and non-interventional/observational studies.
- Be involved in all stages of the clinical study, including:
- Identifying potential research sites.
- Performing study start-up activities (e.g., collecting regulatory documents, negotiating contracts and budgets).
- Training sites on proper data collection and safety reporting.
- Managing site activities during study maintenance.
- Closing down research activities post-study.
- Conduct Study Initiation Visits (SIVs).
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including obtaining informed consent and reporting safety-related events.
- Perform most site management activities remotely, with occasional travel as required.
What You Will Bring to the Role
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English.
- Superior organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CTMS, and EDC systems.
Your Experience
- 5+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
- Demonstrable experience handling multiple protocols across various therapeutic indications.
- Educational Background:
- Four-year college curriculum in life sciences, OR
- Two-year college curriculum or equivalent education/training (e.g., nursing degree or equivalent life science degree).
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the job.
