Lead Clinical Research Associate Salary in the United States

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How much does a Lead Clinical Research Associate make in the United States? The average Lead Clinical Research Associate salary in the United States is $66,754 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $58,855 and $74,754. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Clinical Research Associate (will consider Sr. Level candidates)

Russell Solutions Group - Burlingame , CA

The Clinical Research Associate position is responsible to support and execute clinical project ... Lead project document organization and reconciliation and setting up clinical trial files ...

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Clinical Research Associate

Assembly Biosciences, Inc. - South San Francisco , CA

Clinical Research Associate Reports to: Associate Director, Clinical Operations Status: Regular ... Timely issue escalation to Clinical Study Lead and assisting with the resolution of issues

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Sr. Clinical Research Associate

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals - Pasadena , CA

The Position The Sr. Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA) provides support to Study Lead(s) in clinical study planning, execution and management. The primary purpose of the position is to support ...

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Clinical Research Associate to CTM

Planet Pharma - Carpinteria , CA

... clinical research ... Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members * Sr. CRA may also serve as Lead CRA or Lead ...

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Clinical Research Associate

Structure Therapeutics - South San Francisco , CA

POSITION SUMMARY The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) will independently manage all clinical ... Supports the Study Lead as an integral member of a multifunctional team to ensure clinical study ...

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Senior Clinical Research Associate

Research & Development Institute, Inc. - Los Angeles , CA

About RDI Research & Development Institute (RDI) is a leader in the clinical research industry ... RDI is seeking a Senior Clinical Project Manager to lead a team of 6-7 Associates and manage our ...

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What does a Lead Clinical Research Associate do?

Lead Clinical Research Associate in Boston, MA

Create study timelines with Project Manager??and sponsor, including site start up??timelines and enrollment projections.

November 16, 2022

Manage??Field CRA study team(s), including Field CRA selection and interview??process, performance reviews, and adherence to monitoring plan.

January 28, 2023

Provide??centralized site support, communication and coordination to assure??accurate and timely completion of all contracted activities.

February 27, 2023

Facilitate??general communication among the research centers, Baim project teams,??sponsors and field CRAs relative to the responsibilities itemized above.

April 22, 2023

Participate??in the site and/or investigator identification, evaluation, and selection??processes.

May 21, 2023

Lead Clinical Research Associate

Assists with setup, quality and maintenance of the Trial Master Files (TMF) in accordance to Clinical RM SOPs, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines and federal regulations.

October 11, 2022

Performs ongoing reviews of the TMF to ensure quality of the documentation files and compliance with Clinical RM SOPs, GCP and ICH guidelines.

January 11, 2023

Develops clinical monitoring plans and assist in development of associated study documents (Safety Monitoring Plans, Manual of Operations and Informed Consents).

May 03, 2023

Lead Clinical Research Associate in San Diego, CA

Acts as the clinical liaison with Project Management and Sponsor regarding clinical monitoring related questions.

March 02, 2023

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75105

67040

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Clinical Research Associate in the United States. The base salary for Lead Clinical Research Associate ranges from $58,855 to $74,754 with the average base salary of $66,754. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,052 to $75,105 with the average total cash compensation of $67,040.

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