Clinical Research Jobs at Stryker
Stryker is hiring a Clinical Research Associate (CRA), Internal for a fully remote role in the United States. The Clinical Research Jobs at Stryker are ideal for early-career clinical research professionals looking to build expertise in clinical trial operations, regulatory compliance, and medical device research. Under the mentorship of senior clinical staff, the CRA will support studies from start-up through close-out, ensuring inspection readiness, data integrity, and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Job Details:
- Job Title: Clinical Research Associate, Internal
- Req ID: R554851
- Job Category: Clinical Affairs
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Flexibility: Remote (US)
- Location: Virtual, California, USA
- Travel Requirement: 10%
- Relocation: Not required
- Salary Range: $79,500 – $123,500 (plus bonus eligibility)
About the Company:
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies, offering innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, and Orthopaedics. Serving healthcare providers worldwide, Stryker positively impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Known for its award-winning culture, Stryker values diversity, innovation, and career development while empowering employees to improve patient and healthcare outcomes globally.
Educational Requirements for the Clinical Research Associate Role:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Science, Life Sciences, or a Healthcare-related field
- 0–2 years of clinical research experience preferred but not required
- Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator or Clinical Trial Coordinator is advantageous
Key Responsibilities of the Clinical Research Associate:
- Maintain Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) and Trial Master File (TMF) in inspection-ready condition
- Communicate with clinical sites to collect, review, and quality-check essential documents
- Perform QC reviews of study files and resolve documentation issues
- Support development and maintenance of study documents and templates
- Ensure trial activities comply with FDA regulations, GCP, and company SOPs
- Learn and apply device-specific regulatory requirements, including safety reporting and labeling
- Provide administrative and data entry support under supervision
- Assist with study start-up activities such as site feasibility and initiation preparation
- Observe and support on-site and remote monitoring visits with senior CRAs
Skills Required for the Clinical Research Associate Role:
- Basic to working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory standards
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and databases
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Developing ability to influence outcomes within assigned responsibilities
- Willingness to learn medical device clinical research requirements
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Benefits of the Clinical Research Jobs:
- Competitive salary with bonus eligibility
- 12 paid holidays annually
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- 401(k) retirement plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
- Wellbeing and tobacco cessation programs
- Opportunity to start and grow a clinical research career in a global medical device company
