Clinical Research Associate

Cortex is looking for 2 CRA's to focus on Monitoring our Clinical sites. This is a remote position with frequent travel requirements to the sites.

Reports To: VP of Medical Affairs Department:

Summary of Responsibilities: Independently monitor Clinical Research study sites and electronic data.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the identification and qualification of study sites
• Assist with the creation and collection of required study documents both internally and with the investigational study sites
• Monitor case report forms and electronic data for quality, completeness, and accuracy
• Interact with data management and study sites with generation and reconciliation of queries
• Provide answers to common clinical investigation protocol related questions under the supervision of the Clinical Director or Program Manager
• Monitor study sites (Site Initiation Visits, interim monitoring visits, and close-out visits)
• Interact with cross functional team (Quality, Regulatory, R&D, etc.)
• Participates in and adheres to the Quality Initiatives and SOPs
• Other duties as assigned
• Initial and transitional education for clinical centers and research personnel on clinical study protocols, clinical study processes, products and applications.
• Preparation and implementation of clinical study training materials (checklists, brochures, study binders, etc.)
• Independent and proactive personality
• Willingness to travel to perform site monitoring functions
• One CRA preferred living in SF Bay area and the other CRA preferred living in Midwest area

Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. in biological/health sciences
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate
• Preferred: Minimum of 1 year of research and development experience

Skills and Ability Requirements:

• Microsoft Office/Excel/Powerpoint
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Maintain corporate confidentiality at all times

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road