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Clinical Research Associate I (CRA I) - Oncology

Lifelancer · United States · US

Clinical Research
Remote
Nurse
Pharmacist
Dentist
Demand82
Career growth80
Healthcare fit84
Remote potential15
Salary band
USD 80k – 105k
5-year outlook
Posted range is $80,000-$105,000 annually. Oncology CRA experience is a durable pathway toward senior CRA, lead CRA, or clinical trial management roles, with pay growth tied to monitoring experience and therapeutic-area expertise.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
moderate
Seniority
entry
Employment type
full-time
Date found
2026-10-26

Intelligence details

Flexible work details

Side income
Classified as side-income friendly
Engagement type
Contract
Hours
Variable hours
Eligible countries
United States
Profession fit
Nurse, Pharmacist, Dentist
Rate period
Annual

Why this was classified this way

  • contract

Listing via Himalayas.

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Why this is worth applying to

Worth applying for oncology clinical research coordinators or clinicians with site-level trial experience who want a CRA pathway. Less suitable for candidates without CRC experience or those unable to manage up to 70% regional travel.

Who should apply

Oncology clinical research coordinators, oncology nurses, pharmacists, doctors, and IMGs with hands-on site trial experience, especially in hematology, solid tumors, or early-phase studies.

CV angle

Frame real site-level oncology trial work: patient recruitment and screening support, ICH-GCP compliance, ethics submissions, CRF completion, query resolution, regulatory documentation, site communication, and sponsor/CRO interactions. Emphasize measurable trial milestones and quality outcomes without overstating monitoring authority.

Skills to highlight

  • Oncology clinical trial coordination
  • ICH-GCP and regulatory compliance
  • Site monitoring and quality oversight
  • Patient recruitment and retention
  • CRF completion and data query resolution
  • Ethics Committee submissions
  • CTMS/EMR and site file management
  • Investigator and site communication

Role summary

A CRA I monitors oncology and hematology clinical trial sites, supports study start-up through closeout, ensures ICH-GCP compliance, tracks recruitment and data quality, resolves site queries, and helps manage site contracts, budgets, and regulatory submissions.

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