New · posted Nov 1
Becton Dickinson · Medical Devices
Sr. Clinical Research Associate
- Remote, US) / Sparks, MD
- Remote
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
The Senior Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA) is an experienced clinical operations professional responsible for managing site monitoring and relationship activities across multiple clinical studies. This role serves as a key resource to study teams, ensuring high-quality study execution, adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and company standards. The Sr. CRA provides guidance to less experienced CRAs, supports investigator sites, proactively identifies and resolves operational issues, and contributes to the successful delivery of clinical study objectives.
The Sr. CRA will practice excellent written and verbal communication skills, including medical terminology. In this role the candidate will display strong presentation, organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills. Being technically savvy with the ability to leverage technology to drive efficiency and performance while working independently with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment will be key.
As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
What you need
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a healthcare or science‑related field. (Alternate education levels may be considered based on experience and business need)
3 years of field‑based CRA experience in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry.
Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, monitoring practices, investigational product management, and data management.
Thorough knowledge of domestic and international clinical research regulations, including ICH GCP, FDA CFR, ISO, and HIPAA.
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Preferred Knowledge & Skillsnice to have
Experience with IVD and/or POC studies.
Laboratory experience in molecular biology, microbiology, or blood culture.
Proficiency with Veeva Vault CTMS and CDMS
What you'll do
Study & Site Management
Serve as CRA for assigned complex clinical studies, providing expert oversight of site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close‑out activities (on‑site, virtual, remote).
Actively participate in site feasibility assessments and site selection processes.
Ensure study conduct is executed according to the clinical protocol, regulatory requirements (GCP, FDA, ISO), IRB/EC requirements, and company SOPs.
Prioritize patient safety, ensuring informed consent and study procedures are performed accurately and ethically.
Review and report AEs/SAEs and protocol deviations in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
Maintain complete, accurate, and audit‑ready regulatory documentation and TMFs in accordance with ALCOA principles.
Monitor site inventory of investigational products and study supplies.
Proactively identify, communicate, and manage study risks and issues to ensure operational continuity and compliance.
Monitoring & Documentation
Author, review, and approve Monitoring Plans, study source documents, monitoring tools, and site‑facing training materials.
Perform SDR/SDV per monitoring plans and document monitoring activities through timely, high‑quality trip reports.
Ensure compliance with company travel and expense policies.
Leadership & Mentorship
Provide mentoring, training, and functional oversight of CRAs, including contingent (contract) CRAs.
Lead or review functional job aids and training materials.
Present confidently and contribute to extended functional and study team meetings, providing clear updates on site status, risks, and issues.
Systems & Collaboration
Utilize and maintain accurate study data in clinical systems, including Veeva Vault CTMS and CDMS.
Work cross‑functionally with internal teams and CROs to ensure high‑quality study execution and oversight.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with investigator sites and internal stakeholders.
Pay
$95,900 – $153,400 a year
Employer providedSalary Range Information
$95,900.00 - $153,400.00 USD Annual
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
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Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.
Retirement & Financial Well-being: 401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.
Work-Life Balance & Family Support: Paid time off, company holidays, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, backup care, caregiving support, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.
Leave Programs: Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.
Additional details regarding benefits and well-being programs can be found in Our Commitment to You.
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Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
Working conditions
NA (United States of America)
At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs.
Primary Work Location
USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle
From the posting
About BD
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Live data · November 1, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is level with the US median for Clinical Research roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in the US50 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $95,900 | — | $153,400 |
| All US (middle half) | $123,750 | $124,500 | $130,500 |
This role: Becton Dickinson's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Research roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Research
The general path across 193 open Clinical Research roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not BD's own promotion track.
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Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 28 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Clinical trial conduct12
- Collaboration and leadership10
- GMP and compliance6
- Documentation and SOPs6
- Investigations and CAPA5
- Data and digital systems3
- Lab testing and methods2
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and Answers
- ICHICH E6 good clinical practice(official source, opens in a new tab)The international standard for the conduct of clinical trials
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- Quality72 73%
- Regulatory19 19%
- Clinical8 8%
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- Senior & Principal48 48%
- Associate & Specialist31 31%
- Manager17 17%
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Sr. Clinical Research Associate at BD
Open until filled. $96K–$153K a year, employer provided.