YCCI Clinical Research Associate [Monitor]

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Overview

The Clinical Research Associate [Monitor] will be responsible for independently performing site monitoring activities to ensure that sites are conducting and reporting the clinical trials in accordance with the protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), International Council for Harmonization (ICH) Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulatory requirements.  

Frequent onsite travel is required. This position will be partially funded by the sponsored awards it supports.  

Essential Duties of the Position  

1. Reports directly to the monitoring manager of YCCI and works collaboratively with YCCI cross-functional services, sponsors, site teams, HRPP and the IRB to facilitate the review of the activities associated with human subjects research in terms of safety, compliance, and integrity of clinical trials conducted at the Yale School of Medicine, Yale New Haven Hospitals and external (non-Yale) sites.  

2. Conducts site monitoring activities, including Site Qualification Visits, Site Initiation Visits, Interim Monitoring Visits, Close Out Visits per protocol specific monitoring plans.  

3. Review medical records, source documentation, and electronic data capture systems to verify data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with ALCOA principles 

4. Identifies research non-compliance issues, determines the impact on study plans/processes, exercises judgment in the assessment of the level of risk associated with issues in terms of the need for reporting the leadership within YCCI, Departmental leadership, HRPP and the IRB and/or other regulatory entities.   

5. Provides direction to the site teams to improve research performance and ensure regulatory compliance.  

6. Assesses the risk and stratifies the clinical trials from a QA/regulatory compliance perspective based on clinical research experience and regulatory knowledge.  

7. Creates and maintains appropriate monitoring documentation. Reviews monitoring visit findings with the site investigators and research staff and follow up on the action plans.  

8. Stay abreast of federal and state regulatory updates and emerging guidance. Interpret and apply new requirements to ensure institutional compliance. 

9. Performs additional duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications 

1. Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field 

2. Minimum of two years of working experience in clinical research 

3. Understanding of clinical research review, approval and Data and Safety Monitoring processes.  

4. Knowledge of ICH-GCP requirements and regulatory requirements 

5. Completion of GCP training within 3 months of hire. 

6. Knowledge of federal regulations concerning the protection of human subjects and clinical trial design, implementation and analysis.  

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Professionalism, maturity, good judgment, and ability to work with confidential material and protected health information.  

2. Ability to work independently - planning, prioritizing, and executing projects with minimal supervision. 

3. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple/diverse projects simultaneously.  

4. Advanced interpersonal, oral and written communications skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of external and internal stakeholders.  

5. Demonstrates understanding of clinical research processes and procedures from start-up to close out.  

6. Adaptability to evolving technologies and processes.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. SOCRA/ACRP (or equivalent) certification  

2. Master’s Degree or other advanced degree in related field  

3. Experience with remote and onsite monitoring approaches. 

4. Familiarity with multiple therapeutic areas. 

Principal Responsibilities

1. Works directly and in collaboration with YCCI leadership, Departmental leaders, investigators, research staff, HRPP and the IRB to facilitate the review the activities associated with human subject research in terms of safety, compliance, and integrity of clinical trials conducted at Yale and at collaborating institutions. 2. Evaluates clinical trial conduct to ensure research integrity and compliance with institutional policies, state and federal regulations, and Guidelines to Good Clinical Practice. 3. Identifies research non-compliance and reports to appropriate leadership within YCCI, Departmental leadership, HRPP, the IRB and the OGC. 4. Provides educational and corrective action advice to faculty in preparation for FDA audits. Serves as liaison between the investigator, the research team and the FDA during an actual inspection. Records proceedings and summarizes inspection activity in real time. 5. Consults to investigators needing data safety monitoring plan details/information for their grant application. Develops Data and Safety Monitoring Plans based on the risk assignment categories. 6. Provides direction to investigators to strengthen their research and ensure regulatory and protocol compliance. 7. Analyzes protocol to customize audit plans for protocol specific benchmarks in addition to standard audit reviews. 8. Assesses audit findings in the context of the larger program to identify trends or program wide areas of in need of improvement or education. 9. Assesses the risk and stratify the study from a QA/regulatory compliance perspective based on clinical research experience and regulatory knowledge. 10. Reviews medical records of study participants, determines the impact of non-compliance (e.g. violations of federal regulations, GCP and University policies) on study plans/processes, makes judgments and communicates findings to investigators. Exercises judgment in the assessment of the level of risk associated with findings in terms of the need for reporting out to other regulatory entities. 11. Reports QA findings related to deviations, non-compliance based on very strict reporting regulations. 12. Reviews reports/findings from audits with investigators and advises and monitors appropriate action plan. 13. Conducts follow-up reviews for compliance with audit recommendations, responding to investigator rationale. Identifies trends in findings to be addressed in educational or corrective actions for specific group of researchers. 14. Designs and conducts training programs, makes recommendations for quality improvement and assists in the creation and follow up of corrective action plans based on audit findings. 15. Develops and delivers education and training programs to promote safety and compliance for the PI's and all study team members. 16. Conducts continuous auditing activities identifying areas of high risk and creates activity reports for ongoing analysis from a medical standpoint. Interviews individuals with specialized knowledge related to an investigation. Identifies areas of concern or heightened medical risk to subjects, investigators, or the University. 17. Integration of Data Safety and Monitoring Plans and QA findings with committees and educational plans.

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor Degree in related field and five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. GCP training required within 3 months of hire.

Job Posting Date

06/24/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (24)

Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

Hybrid

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Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

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