Senior Clinical Research Associate-- CNS/ - Psychiatry - Southeast

Make an Impact as a Clinical Research Associate at Worldwide

As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA), you’ll play a key role in advancing clinical research by managing site activities throughout the study lifecycle and helping ensure high-quality, compliant trial delivery.

You’ll work across studies from site identification and start-up through maintenance and close-out, partnering closely with investigative sites and study teams. Your experience in Psychiatry will be especially important as you guide sites, support effective data collection, and help protect patient safety.

You’ll join a collaborative Clinical Operations environment with regular coaching conversations, professional development support, and a career path that can lead to Clinical Trial Manager opportunities.

Where You'll Work

This is a home-based Clinical Research Associate role supporting sites across the Southeast. Candidates must reside within the territory to effectively support site visits and study activities. You will collaborate with sites, sponsors, and global study teams while traveling to investigative sites approximately 8-10 days per month.

To best support our sites, we're seeking candidates who are based in the Southeast. Travel will primarily be regional, with occasional travel to support sites in other locations as needed.

What You'll Do

• Manage research activities at investigative sites participating in Worldwide’s clinical research projects.
• Support sites throughout the full study lifecycle, from site identification and start-up through study maintenance and close-out.
• Coordinate study start-up activities, including collecting required regulatory documentation and supporting contract and budget negotiations.
• Conduct Study Initiation Visits (SIVs) and train sites on accurate data collection and safety-event reporting.
• Manage ongoing site activities, primarily remotely, while maintaining effective communication and oversight.
• Ensure sites comply with informed consent requirements, safety reporting expectations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner with site teams to support high-quality study conduct and successful clinical trial delivery.

What You'll Bring

• A four-year university degree or Nursing Degree.
• 5+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
• Experience in Psychiatry required.
• Experience in full-service monitoring PREFERRED.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with little or no supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CTMS, and EDC systems.
• Proficiency in English, including strong oral and written communication skills.