Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in United States

CRAs monitor trial sites on behalf of the sponsor or CRO — verifying data quality, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.

The US has the largest clinical-trial market globally with consistent demand for site-based and remote roles.

What a {role} actually does

• •Conduct site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits
• •Source data verification against the EDC
• •Identify and resolve protocol deviations
• •Travel regularly between sites (in-person CRAs)

Entry requirements

• •Bachelor's in life sciences or healthcare
• •1-2 years prior CRC or related experience usually expected
• •GCP certification

Salary: Entry CRA roles range from $65k-$85k in the US; £35k-£48k in the UK.

Other paths in United States

• Clinical Research Coordinator in United States
• Clinical Project Manager in United States