Upsilon Global are seeking freelance CRAs based in The United States to lead activities across multiple American sites for an upcoming psychedelics study of patients suffering from PTSD. The study is due to launch in January 2026, with some initial set-up/training activities scheduled for late November/December 2025.
The study will run for 3 years and study start-up, monitoring, site management and close-out activities are all expected.
Dependant on the final number of confirmed sites and locations, this will likely be either 2 x CRAs at 0.4-0.5 FTE, or 1 x CRA at 0.9-1.0 FTE.
Key information:
Position: Freelance CRA
FTE: 2 x 0.4-0.5 / 1 x 0.9-1.0 FTE
Indication: Psychedelics for PTSD
Start Date: December 2025
Travel: Dependant on final site locations
Location: United States
Key Responsibilities:
- Support with local submissions and site set-up activities
- Conduct site visits, monitoring and assessment of clinical trial site, ensuring adherence to study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Perform source document verification, data collection, and accurate recording of study data, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Collaborate with site investigators, site staff, and study team members to ensure successful execution of clinical trials.
- Assist in the development and review of study documents, including protocols, informed consent forms, and case report forms.
- Maintain effective communication with study site, sponsors, and other stakeholders to provide timely updates, address queries, and resolve issues.
- Monitor subject safety, reporting adverse events, and ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are taken.
- Contribute to the preparation and coordination of study initiation, monitoring, and close-out activities.
- Assist in the preparation and participation in regulatory inspections and audits as necessary.
- Stay updated with current regulations, guidelines, and industry trends related to clinical research in translational/early-phase trials
Experience:
- 5+ years independent monitoring experience
- A strong background in psychedelic trial highly beneficial
- Strong network of KOLs / PIs within the psychedelics and/or CBT area beneficial
- In-depth knowledge of local regulatory requirements and clinical trial processes.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
For more information, please apply via the link or contact applications@upsilonglobal.com