Principal Clinical Research Associate

Location: Remote (60% Travel Required)
Company: VB Spine
Looking for a career where your work truly matters? At VB Spine, you’ll be part of a mission-focused team that supports surgeons during life-changing spinal procedures. We’re the largest privately held spine company and among the largest family-owned medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to innovation, surgeon partnerships, and improving patient outcomes in spine care. As a Principal Clinical Research Associate in our Clinical Affairs function within the Spine division, you’ll serve as the primary point of contact with clinical sites, monitor assigned clinical trials to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance, and provide leadership to other CRAs to drive efficient, high-quality study delivery.
What You’ll Do
Serve as the primary point of contact with site staff and manage assigned sites throughout all phases of clinical studies, including complex and high-risk sites
Conduct site selection, site initiation, interim monitoring, and study closure visits and associated activities
Monitor study conduct to ensure compliance with study requirements, protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulations
Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and create/maintain study training materials
Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices
Manage study progress by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, enrollment, data completion, and resolution of data discrepancies
Regularly review safety data with study management to ensure consistency and appropriate follow-up
Create and maintain thorough documentation of site management activities, monitoring findings, and action plans
Identify and effectively communicate complex clinical or operational issues and drive them to resolution
Serve as a subject matter expert during audits and inspections, including FDA inspections and notified body audits
Provide mentorship and functional guidance to less experienced CRAs to support efficient and effective study deliverables
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a science or healthcare field
At least 8 years of relevant clinical research experience specifically in monitoring
Required experience in the Device or Pharmaceutical industry
Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Trial Coordinator, or Clinical Research Associate preferred
Fundamental knowledge of GCPs, the clinical study development process, and logistics
Demonstrated independence in performing all phases of site monitoring and site management activities
Ability to incorporate ISO, FDA, and relevant guidelines into documentation
CCRA Certification required
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, organizational, and planning skills
Proven ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
Why VB Spine?
We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, join a high-performing Clinical Affairs team where your expertise in clinical monitoring will help ensure the integrity and success of clinical studies that support innovative spinal technologies and improve patient lives.
Compensation
Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance. The typical pay range for this position is $160,000.00 - $170,000.00 annually, with potential for bonuses and incentives plus benefits. Final compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, certifications, and market conditions.
Benefits Include
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company

Work arrangement
Yes