Clinical Research Associate I (Central: IL, CO, MI, KS, TN)

Premier Research is looking for a Clinical Research Associate I (Central: IL, CO, MI, KS, TN) to join our Global Clinical Monitoring and Site Management team. You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.

• We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.
• Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.
• As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.

Join us and build your future here. What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivers quality, timely monitoring reports for sponsor approval per the Clinical Monitoring Plan (CMP) timelines
• Responsible for the validity, correctness, and completeness of the clinical data reviewed and collected at assigned sites as dictated by ICH GCP/ISO14155, protocol and client requirements
• Monitors (remote, on site or other approved mode of monitoring) with a focus on data integrity and subject safety in accordance with local/regional laws and country specific regulations
• Plans day-to-day activities for monitoring of a clinical study and sets priorities per site
• Prepares for and conducts on site and/or remote qualification, study initiation, interim monitoring, dosing observation, and close out monitoring visits as directed per CMP
• Works with the Clinical Lead or equivalent to enhance and proactively manage site visits and trial issues during the monitoring phase

What We Are Searching For:

• Undergraduate degree or its international equivalent in clinical, science, or health-related field from an accredited institution; a licensed health-care professional (i.e., registered nurse); or equivalent work experience required
• Patient facing, study coordinating experience preferred
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP/ISO14155, FDA Guidance Documents, EU Directives, local/regional regulations, and drug/device development and clinical monitoring procedures
• Knowledge of clinical/health systems as well as knowledge of cultural/professional practices appropriate to the country/region where site monitoring activities will be conducted
• Ability to multitask and work effectively with technology and people in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, self-starter
• Travel up to 70-85%
• In order to be considered for this position, you must be located in one of the following states: Illinois, Colorado, Michigan, Kansas, Tennessee

Please note this position has a tentative start date of July 6, 2026 Premier Research is dedicated to providing compensation that is fair and competitive with market standards. The annualized minimum base pay for this role is $60,000 USD. The actual salary will be influenced based on a variety of factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Premier Research is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is compliant with all federal guidelines. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status