ICON_MAPI (Clinical Research Associate - Germany)

Location: Munich office or homebased Germany

Type:  Permanent

Mapi, now an ICON company, wishes to appoint a Late Phase Clinical Research Associate based in Germany to assist with trials across different therapeutic areas.

Combining the industry’s oldest and most experienced Clinical Outcome Assessments (COA) consultancies (Mapi & Oxford Outcomes), within ICON Commercialisation and Outcomes, and with access to more combined COA experience than all other CROs and consultancies, this means that Mapi can offer fantastic career opportunities. 

We provide a dynamic, stimulating and rewarding working environment for ambitious and passionate individuals looking to join a global, world-class consultancy business.

Your Responsibilities and Accountabilities: 

As a Late Phase Clinical Research Associate at Mapi Group, you will be responsible for performing all monitoring and site management activities for observational studies within the Monitoring and Site Management (MSM) team. You will perform routine site visits to ensure that the rights and well-being of human subjects are protected; the trial data is accurate, complete, and verifiable from source documents. You will ensure that all activity is delivered in accordance with the study protocol, GCP/ICH/GEP guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements.

Whilst some travel is required dependent upon your study, most of your work will be done on a remote basis with the primary focus being on the quality of data collected.  On average you can expect to do one to two visits per month at a location in Germany.

Responsibilities:

• Perform site feasibility and site selection in conjunction with the Study team, or independently
• Work closely with relevant departments to perform Regulatory and IEC/IRB submissions and contract negotiations
• Perform onsite and remote visits including pre-study, site initiation, interim and close out to monitor informed consent procedures, compliance protocol, GCP/ICH guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements and assure appropriate site performance
• Provide timely and accurate visit reports as specified by project specific timelines.
• Contribute to sponsor or regulatory site audits/inspections including preparation, attendance and follow-up of audit findings
• Maintain regular site contacts to ensure site compliance, enrolment and understanding of study requirements
• Maintain the Project Tracking System recording site visit dates, site contact notes, subject and site information
• Maintaining high quality standards, including identifying areas for improvement where applicable
• Assist with the development of departmental and project specific processes and procedures.

Your background:

• A background as a CRA, ideally within late phase studies but not essential
• Strong knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and/or other relevant guidelines (GEP, GPP) and local requirements (including regulatory)
• Proficiency with computer/software systems
• Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and German languages.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or higher preferably in a scientific, medical or life sciences discipline

Our Values: 

At Mapi, we embrace our values, and everyone that works here is expected to demonstrate these values and associated behaviours in their day-to-day work. Our values are the foundation of the work we do and include Integrity, Efficiency, Taking an Interest in others and having a Pioneering spirit.

We provide a dynamic and rewarding working environment for passionate individuals looking to join a world-class consultancy business.  Our management team looks to coach, develop, encourage team spirit and share best practices via open and honest communication whilst at the same time ensuring that you still maintain a great balance between your professional and personal life.

Next Steps:

Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

ICON Plc is an equal opportunity employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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