Clinical Research Associate II – Contractor

Job Description:

  • Help to execute assigned clinical studies and ensure studies are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), government regulations, SOPs and overall clinical objectives
  • Daily activities may vary depending on the clinical phase of the program and may support more than one study
  • Collaborate with contract research organization (CRO) personnel and study sites to ensure studies are completed in compliance with the protocol, GCP, FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, SOPs and overall clinical objectives
  • Manage study deliverables, including clinical study start-up activities, clinical supply logistics, enrollment, data collection, and close-out in consultation with study leads
  • Participate in on-site and remote monitoring visits, including site qualification, initiation, interim, co-monitoring with CRO, and close-out visits
  • Review monitoring visit reports and track resolution of action items
  • Actively participate in the preparation of study-related clinical documents
  • Support the selection of sites and CROs and planning of clinical meetings as needed
  • Assist with the review of clinical trial data and listings
  • Assist with filing of clinical documents in the TMF, as applicable

Requirements:

  • A BA/BS in Life Sciences or equivalent
  • 2+ years of clinical research associate experience in the biotechnology industry, sponsor experience preferred
  • On-site monitoring proficiency required
  • Deep working knowledge of GCP, ICH, and FDA regulatory requirements governing human clinical trials
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and use critical thinking to analyze problems which may require multiple factors and approaches
  • Excellent technical writing skills
  • Experience working in cross-functional project teams
  • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Computer proficiency a must
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods; reach with arms and hands; lift and move small objects; use hands to keyboard and perform other office related tasks including repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers
  • Occasional travel required, as needed
  • Integrity and flexibility
  • Proactive in identifying potential problems and seeking successful solutions
  • Action- and goal-oriented
  • Practical approach to clinical and regulatory processes
  • Collaborative and team-oriented
  • Excellent attention to detail

Benefits:

  • Highly flexible work environment for headquarter employees
  • Gather for in-person meetings when necessary
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