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Actalent Clinical Research Associate in Rockville, Maryland
Job Title: Clinical Research AssociateJob Description
The Clinical Research Associate conducts and oversees all aspects of site monitoring activities for dermatology and rheumatology clinical trials, ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP guidelines, standard operating procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. This role focuses on high-quality, therapeutically specialized studies and involves close collaboration with investigators, site staff, and internal teams to support successful trial execution and patient recruitment.
Responsibilities
Conduct site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits in accordance with the monitoring plan, SOPs, ICH/GCP guidelines, and applicable regulations.
Perform both on-site and remote monitoring activities to ensure protocol adherence, data integrity, and subject safety.
Participate in investigators’ meetings to support study start-up, ongoing conduct, and close-out activities.
Prepare comprehensive site visit reports and follow-up letters to investigators in a timely and accurate manner.
Build and maintain productive, professional relationships with investigators and site staff to support study objectives, including patient recruitment and retention targets.
Perform source data verification to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency between source documents and case report forms or electronic data capture systems.
Verify appropriate on-site study drug storage, dispensing, and accountability in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements.
Ensure that data collection, regulatory document collection, and essential documents are complete, accurate, and up to date at each site.
Identify, document, and follow up on protocol deviations, data discrepancies, and compliance issues, supporting sites in implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Prioritize and manage multiple site assignments while maintaining attention to detail and meeting study timelines.
Collaborate with internal project teams to communicate site status, risks, and issues, and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
Undertake additional responsibilities outside the core role when qualified by experience or training and when aligned with organizational needs.
Essential Skills
Good knowledge of ICH/GCP standards and applicable regulatory requirements for clinical research.
2–5 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate conducting on-site clinical monitoring in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and/or contract research organization (CRO) industry.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Proven ability to prioritize multiple assignments and work effectively under pressure while maintaining high attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to meet timelines and deliver high-quality monitoring documentation.
Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills when addressing site issues and protocol deviations.
Willingness and ability to travel to research sites approximately 65% of the time.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with on-site visits and remote monitoring methodologies.
Solid understanding of clinical trial processes and clinical research operations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
B.Sc. in a field relevant to clinical research, a nursing degree, and/or equivalent experience.
Experience in dermatology clinical research is an asset.
Experience in rheumatology clinical research is beneficial.
Background in monitoring dermatology and rheumatology studies within a CRO environment is advantageous.
Ability to build strong collaborative relationships with investigators, site staff, and cross-functional teams.
Comfort working in a therapeutically focused, scientifically rigorous environment where quality is prioritized over volume.
Work Environment
This position operates in a fully remote work environment combined with regular on-site and remote monitoring visits to research sites, with travel expected approximately 65% of the time. The organization specializes in dermatology and rheumatology clinical research, offering a therapeutically focused setting where scientific precision, data quality, and regulatory compliance are central to daily work. Team members collaborate closely in a mid-sized, supportive culture that emphasizes ownership, visibility across the full trial lifecycle, and strong relationships with sponsors and sites. Standard business software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is used routinely for documentation, reporting, and communication. The work involves balancing independent tasks with frequent virtual and in-person interactions, managing multiple priorities, and working to defined study timelines in a professional, quality-driven environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Rockville, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $118000.00/yr.
Performance Bonus Structure plan – CRA II & Senior CRA 0–3 years: up to 5% 3–5 years: up to 7% 5+ years: up to 10% 401(k) / Group Retirement Program Eligibility: 21 years old + 6 months of employment Employer contribution: Dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 4%, automatically vested Time Off 6 sick days 15 vacation days (prorated according to start date) HOL Benefits & Allowances Full benefits package with Extensis Bi‑weekly teleworking allowance: $35 Bi‑weekly cell phone allowance: $35 Compensation Annual salary review And last but certainly not least… amazing leadership
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.