Oncology CRA, Northeast Region

Clinical Research Associate – Oncology

Contract: Full-Time

Location: Northeast Regional / Hybrid with 2–3 days onsite

Travel: Regional travel required

Compensation: $100,000–$115,000 based on experience

About the Opportunity

Piper Companies is currently seeking a motivated Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support an award-winning global CRO and a dedicated pharmaceutical sponsor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Research Associate with strong Oncology experience who is looking to take on a hands-on monitoring role supporting clinical trials from site initiation through ongoing study activities.

The ideal candidate will have prior onsite monitoring experience, a strong understanding of FDA and ICH GCP requirements, and the ability to build effective relationships with investigative sites and client teams.

Candidates with a Clinical Research Coordinator background who have transitioned into an Oncology CRA/monitoring role are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with investigative sites and client personnel.
• Conduct onsite monitoring visits to ensure study activities are conducted in accordance with protocols, SOPs, FDA regulations, ICH GCP, and applicable local requirements.
• Monitor sites for the accuracy, completeness, and validity of patient records, clinical notes, and study data.
• Support site initiation activities and ongoing site management throughout the clinical trial.
• Provide regular trial status updates and progress reports to the Trial Manager and client.
• Manage and maintain required study data and documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure sites are following applicable SOPs, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with preparation for and participation in client audits and regulatory inspections.
• Identify, communicate, and help resolve site-level issues and study-related challenges.
• Support the successful execution of clinical trials within assigned sites and region.
• Travel regionally to assigned investigative sites as required.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of Clinical Research Associate experience preferred.
• Prior onsite monitoring experience is required.
• Strong Oncology clinical research experience required; candidates with heavy, in-depth Oncology CRA experience are strongly preferred.
• Experience with site initiation activities preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH GCP, and applicable local regulations.
• Experience working directly with investigative sites and study teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-management skills.
• Candidates transitioning from a Clinical Research Coordinator role into an Oncology CRA/monitoring position may be considered.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $100,000–$115,000 based on experience
• Paid holidays
• Regional travel
• Per diem for travel
• Internet allowance for travel
• Opportunity for professional advancement
• Support of one dedicated pharmaceutical sponsor

This job opens for applications on 9/24/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.  

#LI-KP1#LI-HYBRID