Senior CRA

As a Senior Clinical Research Associate,  you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

OBJECTIVE:

The Clinical Research Associate (SrCRA) has local responsibility for the delivery of the studies at allocated sites and is an active participant in the local study team(s). The SrCRA works in close collaboration with other CRAs and the Local Study Team to ensure that study commitments are achieved in a timely and efficient manner. The SrCRA acts as the main contact with the study site and has the responsibility for monitoring the study conduct to ensure proper delivery of the study.

The SrCRA is responsible for the preparation, initiation, monitoring and closure of assigned sites in clinical studies, 

•Contributes to the selection of potential investigators.
•Accountable for study start-up and regulatory maintenance. Tasks may include Site Qualification Visits, collection, preparation, review and
tracking of documents for the application process; submission of proper application/documents to EC/IRB and to Regulatory Authorities for start-up and for the duration of the study.
• Trains, supports and advises Investigators and site staff in study related matters, including Risk Based Quality Management principles.
• Confirms that site staff have completed and documented the required trainings appropriately, including ICH-GCP training, prior to and for the duration of the study. •Ensures the sites are inspection ready at all times.

• Actively participates in Local Study Team meetings.

• Contributes to National Investigators meetings, as applicable.

•Initiates, monitors and closes study sites in compliance with AZ Procedural Documents. Shares information on patient recruitment and study site progress (site quality/performance) within the local study team.
•Drives performance at the sites. Proactively identifies and ensures timely resolution to study-related issues and escalates them as appropriate.
•Updates CTMS and other systems with data from study sites as per required timelines.
•Manages study supplies (ISF, etc), drug supplies and drug accountability at study site. Prepares study drug for destruction, if applicable.
•Performs monitoring visits (remote and onsite), as well as remote data checks, in accordance with the timelines specified in the study specific Monitoring Plan.
•Performs Source Data Review (SDR), Case Report Form (CRF) review and Source Data Verification (SDV), in accordance with the Monitoring Plan.
•Performs regular Site Quality Risk Assessments and adapts monitoring intensity accordingly during the study.

•Bachelor degree in related discipline, preferably in life science, or equivalent qualification.
•Excellent knowledge of international guidelines ICH-GCP, basic knowledge of GMP/GDP.
•Good knowledge of relevant local regulations.
•At least 4 years of experience as CRA (mandatory).

•Valid driving licence.

•Ability to travel as required.

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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