Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Jobs
Clinical research associates monitor clinical trial sites. They check that studies follow the protocol and Good Clinical Practice, verify source data, track enrollment and resolve issues with investigators and site staff. Monitoring can be on site, remote or a mix of both.
Titles include CRA I, CRA II, Senior CRA and Lead CRA. Much of the industry's CRA hiring happens at contract research organizations; this page lists CRA roles hiring directly at the pharma and biotech sponsors we track.
Most CRAs have a life-science or nursing degree. Many start as a clinical research coordinator at a site or as a clinical trial assistant before moving into monitoring.
Clinical Research Associate salary
Based on the 32 open US listings for this role that disclose pay, annualized (hourly × 2,080). The typical range runs from the 25th percentile of disclosed minimums to the 75th percentile of disclosed maximums.
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IQVIA
141
AbbVie
34
Pfizer
4
Novartis
3
Abbott
3
Merck
3
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a clinical research associate do?
A CRA monitors clinical trial sites to make sure the study follows the protocol and Good Clinical Practice and that the data collected is accurate.
How do you become a CRA with no experience?
Common routes are working as a clinical research coordinator at a trial site, or as a clinical trial assistant, then moving into an entry-level CRA role.
Do CRAs travel?
Traditionally yes, often significantly. Remote and risk-based monitoring have reduced travel for many roles, but most still involve some site visits.