Clinical Research Associate
1 month ago
Job Description
The role is accountable for performance and compliance for assigned protocols and sites in a country.
Under the oversight of the CRA Manager, the person ensures compliance of study conduct with Good Clinical Practice and country regulations, company policies and procedures, quality standards and adverse event reporting requirements internally and externally.
The role acts as primary site contact and site manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study, taking overall responsibility of allocated sites. Actively develops and expands the territory for clinical research, finding and developing new sites. Participates in internal meetings and workstreams as Subject Matter Expert for monitoring processes and systems.
Our Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance team push the boundaries of global healthcare through research and innovation. Through clinical trials and surveillance, we ensure the safety and efficacy of our existing and pipeline products to produce safe, effective, innovative medicine.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
CORE Competency Expectations:
Fluent in Local Languages and English (verbal and written) and excellent communication skills, including the ability to understand and present technical information effectively.
Good understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current GCP/ICH and country clinical research law and guidelines.
Good understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to work within these guidelines.
Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices.
Proven Skills in Site Management including management of site performance and patient recruitment.
Demonstrated high level of monitoring skill with independent professional judgment.
Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of various clinical IT applications on computer, tablet and mobile devices) and ability to adapt to new IT applications on various devices.
Ability to understand and analyse data/metrics and act appropriately.
Capable of managing complex issues, works in a solution-oriented manner.
Performs root cause analysis and implements preventative and corrective action
Experience Requirements:
Required:
• Min. 2 years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in a bio/pharma/CRO.
Educational Requirements:
B.A./B.Sc. with strong emphasis in science and/or biology
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
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Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
Valid Driving License:
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Job Posting End Date:
06/20/2024*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Job Posting End Date:06/20/2024
A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R278308
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