Sr. Clinical Research Associate

Job Description

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.
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current GCP/ICH & country clinical research law & guidelines.
• Excellent understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to work within these guidelines.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor/lead and/or Capable of mentoring junior CRAs on process/study requirements and is able to perform co-monitoring visits where appropriate.

Experience And Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, certificate or equivalent in a scientific / healthcare discipline together
• 4 years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in bio / pharma / CRO.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Clinical Site Management, Clinical Study Management, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Good Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP), Patient Recruitment, Protocol Adherence, Regulatory Affairs Compliance

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Remote

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Job Posting End Date:

10/9/2025

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