In-House Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.Position Title: In-House Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
Location: This position may be performed remotely but requires flexibility and a willingness to travel as needed.
Position Summary
We are seeking an In-House Clinical Research Associate (CRA) who’s excited to help execute fast, high-quality clinical trials that drive our mission forward. You’ll be a key player in ensuring our studies are inspection-ready, patient-centric, and run with rigor. This role supports both internal team coordination and site-facing execution—keeping timelines sharp, data clean, and communication clear.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support study execution by managing meeting logistics, documenting decisions, and tracking action items.
- Partner with Clinical Operations and site monitors to ensure protocol compliance and quality standards are met.
- Responsible for filing the site-level documents into the Trial Master Files (TMFs) in a timely manner
- Track, review, and organize essential documents from sites and vendors.
- Identify, escalate, and help resolve site-level issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Assist with regulatory submissions and other study deliverables.
- Drive process improvements that enhance speed, quality, and patient impact.
Qualifications and Key Success Factors
- Bachelor’s degree in a life science or health-related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- 5+ years of clinical trial experience in biotech, pharma, or CRO settings.
- Solid knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- Strong team player who thrives in flat, agile organizations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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!
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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