In House Clinical Research Associate

Ardelyx is a publicly traded commercial biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) supports sponsor oversight of clinical trial execution with a focus on site performance, data quality, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific discipline
• 2-5 years of experience in clinical research, clinical operations or healthcare-related roles
• Prior experience as a Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA), Study Coordinator, or similar clinical research role required
• Working knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and global clinical trial requirements
• Experience with sponsor systems EDC, eTMF, CTMS and centralized monitoring tools
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret study and site-level performance trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high level of attention to detail

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with generous employer match
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Up to 12 weeks of living organ and bone marrow leave
• Equity incentive plans
• Health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision)
• Life insurance and disability
• Flexible time off
• Annual Winter Holiday shut down
• At least 11 paid holidays