The Company
My client is a Global CRO who deliver clinical research to over 40 countries and whose clientele ranges from small to mid-size companies within the life science sector. Based in 21 countries they are seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate to join their dynamic team.
The Role
The Senior Clinical Research Associate (SCRA) is part of Clinical Monitoring within the company’s and will function operationally as a member of a Project Team and is responsible for the initiation, on-site and remote monitoring and termination of investigative sites during study conduct according to company policies, SOPs and regulatory requirements
About you
Responsibilities
Monitor on-site clinical trials in accordance with the company’s and/or client company Standard Operating Procedures, FDA regulations and GCP and ICH guidelines
Review CRFs and subject source documentation for validity and accuracy and generate queries to validity sites/clients to resolve problem data
Identify site problems/deficiencies and bring to the attention of management through trip reporting, memos and verbal communication with Project Manager or Lead CRA
Initiates corrective action to resolve issues as directed by supervisor
Contribute to the completion of the application to Ethics Committee/ IRB and prepare necessary documentation enclosed to the application according to local requirements in cooperation with CTA and directed by Lead CRA/Project Manager
Participate in contract handling and negotiation directed by Lead CRA/Project Manager
Set up ISF and SMF and distribute to the investigational sites
In cooperation with the study team, responsible for SMF maintenance
Order, ship and reconcile clinical investigative supplies for study sites if applicable
May prepare and submit status reports as directed by Lead CRA/PM
Review and support site staff to maintain SMF
Review Informed Consent documents for essential elements and protocol specifics
Update CTMS system with site and study information
May audit data in tables and text of clinical summaries
May assist in the preparation of study documentation such as CRF completion guidelines, patient diaries, study participation cards by reviewing for accuracy and completeness
Prepare check requisitions for sponsor Project Management approval when applicable
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferably in life science or nursing or equivalent experience
3-5 years of experience as a CRA including relevant experience in Dermatology therapeutic area
Able to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities
Ability to work independently as well as in a team matrix organization
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability and willingness to travel 60-70%
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Medella Life
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