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Clinical Research Associate, sponsor dedicated

  1. Germany
2024-108091
  1. Clinical Monitoring
  2. ICON Strategic Solutions
  1. Germany
2024-108091
  1. Clinical Monitoring
  2. ICON Strategic Solutions

About the role

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The Clinical Research Associate will perform site activities for Phase I-IV studies operating as the main point of contact for the site during a study. Drive and execute monitoring plans, ensure site GCP compliance, write trip reports, resolve issues and facilitate open issue resolution, work on recruitment strategies, and monitor safety at the site.  The CRA  will conduct site qualification visits as assigned, site initiation visits and site training, routine monitoring visits, and site close-out visits. Perform investigator site management activities in adherence to all applicable regulatory guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs).


What you will be doing:

  • Adhere with corporate internal polices and requirements, including submission of timesheets and expense reports in a timely manner
  • Knowledge of applicable SOPs, guidelines and study procedures
  • Conduct study start-up activities related to in-house monitoring activities
  • Assist with protocol and CRF review
  • Complete study feasibility and site selection activities
  • Conduct telephone screening interviews, administer site questionnaires, collect and review regulatory documents, assist with investigator grants negotiation
  • Assist with investigator meeting activities including organization, preparation, and attendance
  • Perform site management activities including but not limited to site qualification visit, site initiation visits, site training, site routine monitoring visit, and site close out visits
  • Establish and maintain good rapport with study sites;a.maintain frequent telephone communication with sites, providing guidance to study coordinators and investigators as necessary and in agreement per monitoring plan
  • Write study visit reports and follow up letters within the timeline established by the applicable SOPs and guidelines
  • Coordinate timely shipment of clinical supplies and study drug to sites in collaboration with regional CRAs
  • Maintain adequate site tracking records
  • Follow up of drug safety issues and safety reports in timely manner
  • Communicate site study issues, concerns, and progress to Sr.CRA , Lead CRA, Project Manager and Clinical Operations Manager accordingly
  • Assist with the implementation of corrective actions when appropriate
  • Conduct in-house review of Case Report Forms
  • Assist with data query resolution
  • Perform telephone monitoring activities in order to obtain study status information

You are:

  • At least 1 year as an independent CRA, including conducting monitoring visits for clinical trials, from either a pharmaceutical company or a CRO environment
  • A working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and local and international regulatory requirements is essential
  • You will be educated to degree level in a life science discipline or be a licensed healthcare professional
  • Fluency in German and English is essential
  • Scientific degree (BSc, MSc or PhD), have equivalent experience or be a licensed healthcare professiona
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English
  • Ability to manage the sites independently



Why ICON?

Our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

 

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