2. Clinical Research Nurse (remote) — $88K – $118K
Clinical research nurses coordinate the day-to-day operations of clinical trials — patient screening, protocol adherence, data collection, and safety monitoring. Remote clinical research roles have expanded sharply since 2022 as decentralized trials became routine at major CROs like IQVIA, PPD, ICON, and Parexel.
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals offers the CCRC credential, and the Society of Clinical Research Associates offers the CCRA. Both are widely accepted, and most CRN roles require prior clinical or research coordination experience of two to five years before a fully remote position opens up.
ACRP and SoCRA salary surveys and Vivian Health listings show remote clinical research nurse pay of $88K to $118K, with senior CRA and study lead roles crossing $130K. Sponsor-side positions at pharma companies typically pay higher than CRO-side positions once the credential and specialty experience align.
