Senior Clinical Research Associate

Proclinical has partnered with a pharmaceutical organisation in search for a Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) to perform monitoring and site management activities for Phase I-IV clinical research projects.Performs all tasks routinely and independently. Mentors and/or trains, as well as may assume line management responsibilities for less experienced employees. May assume clinical functional leadership tasks as assigned, acting as Lead CRA for a project.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs site qualification, site initiation, interim monitoring, site management and close-out visits ensuring regulatory, ICH-GCP and/or Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practices (GPP) and protocol compliance.
• Uses judgment and experience to evaluate overall performance of site and site staff and to provide recommendations regarding site-specific actions; immediately communicates/escalates serious issues to the project team and develops action plans.
• Maintains a working knowledge of ICH/GCP Guidelines or other applicable guidance, relevant regulations, and company SOPs/processes.
• Verifies the process of obtaining informed consent has been adequately performed and documented for each subject/patient as required/appropriate.
• Demonstrates diligence in protecting the confidentiality of each subject/patient.
• Assesses factors that might affect subject/patient's safety and clinical data integrity at an investigator/physician site such as protocol deviation/violations and pharmacovigilance issues.
• Conducts Source Document Review of appropriate site source documents and medical records
• Applies query resolution techniques remotely and on site, and provides guidance to site staff as necessary, driving query resolution to closure within agreed timelines
• Routinely reviews the Investigator Site File (ISF) for accuracy, timeliness and completeness. Reconciles contents of the ISF with the Trial Master File (TMF). Ensures the investigator/physician site is aware of the requirement of archiving essential documents in accordance with local guidelines and regulations.
• Understands project scope, budgets, and timelines for own and others' activities in the clinical team; manages site-level activities / communication to ensure project objectives, deliverables and timelines are met. Must be able to quickly adapt to changing priorities to achieve goals / targets.
• Prepares for and attends Investigator Meetings and/or sponsor face to face meetings. Participates in and may lead global clinical monitoring/project staff meetings (inclusive of Sponsor representation, as applicable) and attends clinical training sessions according to the project specific requirements.
• Provides guidance at the site and project level towards audit readiness standards and supports preparation for audit and required follow-up actions.
• May be mentored and assigned lead tasks under supervision of an experienced Clinical Operations Lead (COL) or operational line manager. This could include participation in business development proposals and/or defense meetings.
• Provide input into Requests for Proposals (RFPs), scope and budgeting. Develop site management strategy.
• Participate in Case Report Form design and edit check development.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or RN in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH Guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Must demonstrate good computer skills and be able to embrace new technologies
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Moderate level of critical thinking skills expected.
• Ability to manage required travel of up to 75% on a regular basis

To Apply

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

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