Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
October 1, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Los Angeles, CA
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Clinical Research Associate (CRA) responsible for independently managing investigative sites and monitoring clinical trials within Armata's pathogen-specific bacteriophage therapeutics programs. Primary objectives include ensuring subject safety, data integrity, protocol compliance, and regulatory adherence throughout Phase II and III trials. Core responsibilities encompass conducting site qualification, initiation, interim, remote, for-cause, and close-out visits; verifying eligibility, source data, adverse events, and safety documentation; preparing monitoring reports; tracking findings; training site personnel; and supporting audits and inspections. Qualifications: Bachelor's in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field; 3-5 years of clinical research experience with at least 2 years in independent site monitoring; demonstrated knowledge of ICH E6(R3), CTMS/EDC/eTMF systems; experience managing multiple sites; strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills. Preferred: Infectious disease or hospital trial experience; biologics, cell/gene therapy, or phage therapeutics background; ACRP/CCRA certification; FDA inspection experience. HighValue: biologics, cell/gene therapy, bacteriophage therapeutics; infectious disease focus; Phase II/III trials; onsite role in Los Angeles with approximately 60-70% travel; collaboration with cross-functional teams in Clinical Operations, Data Management, Medical, Regulatory, and Quality Assurance.