Clinical Research Associate (CRA) All Levels - West Coast

We are building something EPIC.

Evestia Clinical is a biotech-focused global CRO delivering authentic expertise and personalized support. We partner with clients to provide expert guidance through complex clinical trials in specialized areas, including Rare Disease, Oncology, Neurology, and Immunology. Here, you become a vital part of a global team delivering life-changing impact through clinical excellence.

Our foundation is built on principles that define our identity. Innovation drives us to seek new solutions, while Excellence ensures high standards in every project. This is balanced by genuine Care, fostering a supportive culture for both our patients and our people. Above all, we champion Partnership, believing that working together—with trust and flexibility—is the key to our collective success.

Our approach is agile and personalized, empowering you to find creative solutions. We offer a welcoming culture that values belonging, ensuring you have the environment needed to thrive and grow. If you are ready to change lives worldwide, join our team.

About the Role

Evestia Clinical is looking for Clinical Research Associates at all levels to join our team on the West Coast. In this role, you will help ensure that the rights, safety, and well-being of clinical trial participants are protected and that the clinical data collected are accurate, complete, and verifiable according to source documents and applicable requirements.

Depending on experience, you may contribute to clinical trials from study start-up and site initiation through routine monitoring, close-out, and study completion. This is an opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative, global clinical research environment focused on quality, compliance, and meaningful patient impact.

What will your job look like?

• Perform site management and monitoring activities appropriate to your level of experience, including site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out visits

• Participate in clinical trials from development and planning through study closure

• Ensure assigned clinical trial sites comply with the study protocol, applicable regulations, ICH/GCP, and Evestia Clinical or sponsor SOPs

• Review source documentation and clinical data to assess accuracy, completeness, and consistency

• Monitor participant safety, informed consent processes, investigational product accountability, and protocol compliance

• Identify, document, escalate, and support the resolution of issues, including protocol deviations and data queries

• Maintain key performance metrics in accordance with company standards, project requirements, and established timelines

• Prepare monitoring reports and other required study documentation accurately and within expected timelines

• Work collaboratively with Clinical Team Leads, Project Managers, sponsors, investigators, site personnel, and cross-functional project teams

• Build and maintain effective relationships with clinical research sites and study stakeholders

• Complete required administrative activities, including expense and time reporting, within company guidelines

• For more experienced candidates, provide mentoring, guidance, and subject matter support to less experienced team members

• Perform any other duties as assigned

What will you need to succeed?

• Degree in life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or a related field; equivalent education and clinical research experience may be considered

• Previous experience in clinical research, clinical operations, healthcare, or a related field is preferred; experience requirements will vary by level

• For experienced CRA candidates, previous independent monitoring experience and the ability to perform applicable site visit types

• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical trial regulations, and research ethics

• Understanding of medical terminology, human physiology, and clinical trial processes

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

• Proficiency with information technology and clinical trial systems

• Excellent customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills

• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as needed

• Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet project timelines

• Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required

• Ideally based on the West Coast or within reasonable access to West Coast clinical trial sites

What we offer you in return?

We believe that to do your best work, you need the best support. That’s why we care deeply about your well-being, personal development, and achieving a true work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package is carefully designed to align with our culture and values, ensuring it maximizes your positive experience working here.

Here is a quick look at the benefits you can expect as a valued member of the Evestia Clinical team:

• Health Insurance: 99% employer-paid

• Dental & Vision Insurance: 100% employer-paid

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: 100% employer-paid

• Life Insurance Policy

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: 3% employer contribution

• Flexible and Hybrid Work Options

• Unlimited PTO for salaried staff

• 12 Corporate Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wellness Program

• Learning & Development Stipend: Increases with tenure

• Charitable Match Program

• Wednesdays Catered Lunches (In-Office)

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Does joining Evestia Clinical and making a global impact excite you? Then it's time to apply!

We are eager to meet ambitious candidates at every stage of their clinical research career. We hire for potential and passion. Therefore, if you feel you are a good fit but do not meet every single requirement, please submit your application anyway. We want to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

We are deeply proud of our people and the successes we achieve together. We actively seek out and hire individuals with diverse backgrounds, voices, beliefs, and perspectives to join our growing global workforce.

At Evestia Clinical, we believe that each person is unique. We celebrate your individuality, knowing that diverse viewpoints fuel Innovation and drive Excellence. We foster true Partnership across our global teams, guided by genuine Care for our colleagues. Our managers are dedicated to upholding this inclusive environment in every aspect of employment—from hiring and promotion to training and benefits.

It's who we are, it's what we do, it's what we care about.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Evestia Clinical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We ensure fair treatment of all applicants and employees, without discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Evestia Clinical and require an accommodation or special assistance during the application process, please notify our recruitment team by sending an email with your request to [email protected]