job title: clinical research associate 2(emmes)

2/25/20252 min read

Responsibilities

  • Under supervision of the project CRA staff oversight lead (i.e. Clinical Study Manager, Lead CRA, Project Manager, etc.), independently schedules and conducts remote and on-site monitoring visits such as qualification/pre-study visits, site initiation visits, interim/routine monitoring visits, closeout visits, and for-cause visits.

  • • As part of the site visits, independently conducts Informed Consent (ICF) review, source data verification/source document review, review for compliance with required reporting/tracking of adverse events and protocol deviations, investigator site file review, laboratory tour and specimen storage assessment, pharmacy/Investigational Product (IP)/Investigational Device (ID) storage location tour and storage condition assessment, IP/ID accountability, facilities tours, and other activities per the site monitoring plan under minimal direction from the project CRA staff oversight lead.

  • Documents observations and monitoring activities in a site visit report at the conclusion of the visit.

  • Facilitates and oversees Action Item resolution post visit.

  • Helps to ensure that clinical sites are conducting the study in compliance with protocol/clinical investigational plan, SOPs, ICH GCP, and other applicable regulations.

  • Provides training and retraining to site staff including protocol, GCP/GDP, and other training under direction from the project CRA staff oversight lead.

  • Identifies areas requiring follow-up and improvement at each clinical study site and reports findings to project CRA staff oversight lead.

  • Ensures all visits are conducted according to country regulations, ICH GCP, and company standard operating procedures

  • Serves as point of contact for study site personnel to answer questions and resolve studyrelated issues under the direction of the project CRA staff oversight lead. CORPORATE CONFIDENTIAL

  • May assist with the development and/or review of study-related materials including protocls informed consent forms, monitoring plan, monitoring documents, etc.

  • Prepares for and attends project team meetings and provides updates on project status and site-specific performance • Works collaboratively and effectively in a project team environment including internal and external colleagues to meet project objectives and timelines

  • Participates in Investigator Meetings or other client meetings as needed

  • Assists with filing and archiving of study documents

  • Assists in preparing sites for audits and may provide support and cooperation during audits/inspections (including translation to Auditor if needed) • May assist with coordination of clinical study supplies

  • May assist with submission of applications/notifications to Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Ethics Committee (EC)/Regulatory Authority • May assist with site recruitment oversight activities such as developing focused patient recruitment strategies and action plans. • Performs site management activities as required

  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (scientific discipline preferred) or equivalent work experience

  • At least 1-2 years of relevant monitoring experience (on-site and remote) Required Skills/Abilities

  • Proficient with MS Office Suite

  • Excellent computer and organizational skills

  • High level of attention to detail required

  • Ability to work on varying projects and exercise critical thinking

  • Self-starter who can work remotely and a team player who can work cross functionally with some oversight

  • Knowledgeable in clinical research operations, including interpretation and implementation of country regulations/ICH guidelines, as required per their role as a CRA

  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (both oral and written)

  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills, self-motivated, and adaptable to a dynamic environment

  • Knowledgeable in prioritization, problem-solving, organization, critical thinking, decisionmaking, time management, and planning activities

  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external colleagues and work well in a team-oriented setting Required Job Behavior