Clinical Research Associate

Role Overview

At Praxis, we turn neuroscience discoveries into treatments that improve patients’ lives. The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) plays a key role in monitoring clinical trials and ensuring they are conducted to the highest quality and compliance standards. This position involves direct site management, monitoring visits, and close collaboration with site staff and cross-functional teams to support the successful execution of studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits in accordance with study protocols, ICH-GCP, and regulatory requirements.

• Verify source data and ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with case report forms (CRFs) and study databases.

• Review monitoring reports and follow-up letters to ensure timely resolution of issues.

• Assist CTMs in site activation activities and provide ongoing site management support.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Data Management, Medical, Regulatory, Quality) to maintain high-quality trial conduct.

• Identify and escalate protocol deviations, data integrity issues, and safety concerns.

• Maintain study files and documentation, ensuring compliance with SOPs and trial master file (TMF) requirements.

• Support investigators and site staff with training and guidance on study procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field (advanced degree a plus).

• 3+ years of clinical research experience, including site monitoring responsibilities.

• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and international trial standards.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently as well as in a team.

• Willingness to travel as needed for monitoring visits (up to 50–75%).

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in CNS or rare disease clinical trials.

• Strong understanding of GCP, FDA, and global trial regulations.

• Familiarity with registrational trial requirements.

Praxis Values

• Patients First

• Scientific Rigor

• Integrity

• Collaboration

• Urgency with Purpose

• Accountability

The physical and mental requirements of our roles include but are not limited to regular use of a computer, devices or other office equipment, clear communication, and occasional movement. You'll need comfort with screen work, basic hand coordination, and focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Compensation & Benefits

At Praxis, we believe that taking care of our people (and their people) is important, so we provide a world class benefits package to help you thrive.  This includes 99% of the premium paid for medical, dental and vision plans. We also provide company-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability benefits, and voluntary plans to personalize your coverage. Thinking about the future?  We match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% on eligible 401(k) contributions and sweeten the deal with long-term stock incentives and ESPP.  We provide a discretionary quarterly bonus, an extremely flexible wellness benefit, generous PTO, paid holidays and company-wide shutdowns.  Not to mention, you'll also be joining a phenomenal crew of colleagues who are smart, engaged and inspiring.  We aim high, collaborate hard, and produce results.  Let’s achieve the impossible together!

To round out our world-class total rewards package, we provide annualized base salary compensation in the range listed below. Final salary range may be modified commensurate with job level, education, and experience.

Annualized Base Salary
$103,000—$122,000 USD

Company Overview

Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders characterized by neuronal imbalance. At Praxis we share a common vision of reshaping the human condition into a more freeing and fulfilled existence by developing high impact medicines for patients and families affected by and living with complex brain disorders. Our core Values of Trust, Ownership, Curiosity and Results are foundational to every aspect of our business and are exemplified by each and every one of our team members.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Guided by our core values, at Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. we continue to DARE FOR MORE® to advance, promote, and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion by encouraging individuals to bring their authentic selves and perspectives to work each day. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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