About The Role
The Clinical Research Associate 2 (CRA2) is a member of the Clinical Operations group at Emerald Clinical. The Clinical Operations group is responsible for site management, monitoring tasks, and the operational support of clinical trials. The group allocates resources to projects as appropriate to assist with implementing project plans and to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Your Responsibilities
* Coordinate the identification, feasibility assessment, and selection of investigators and sites to undertake the trial.
* Complete all monitoring activities per the Monitoring Plan along with completing monitoring visit reports, accurately and within the predetermined timeframe.
* Prepare, plan, organize, and conduct site evaluation visits and report on these visits to assist in site selection.
* Prepare, submit, and/or liaise with regulatory specialist colleagues regarding the preparation of regulatory packages, importation/exportation requirements, and updates of Ethics Committee packages.
* Negotiate site budgets, coordinate for site contract execution, track invoicing, and ensure timely site payments.
* Prepare, plan, organize, and conduct site initiation visits.
* Develop and maintain appropriate monitoring tools and project-specific documents.
* Motivate and train investigators to ensure that the trial site personnel have a good understanding of the protocol, investigational product, and requirements of the trial so they can fulfill their obligations to conduct the trial accurately and to deadlines. Collect, review, and approve essential documents from trial sites, to ensure quality and compliance, and code documents for Trial Master File (TMF) filing.
* Reconcile contents of in‐house TMF and site's Investigator Site Files.
* Coordinate distribution, tracking, handling, and destruction of investigational product and other trial supplies per site/trial requirements.
* Maintain trial information using the clinical trial management system and any other tracking and reporting tools for the trial.
* Support strategies to boost recruitment efforts.
About You
* Tertiary qualifications in a related science or health care discipline.
* Previous experience in clinical trials within an academic, CRO, or pharmaceutical environment with 2-5 years of on‐site monitoring and site management experience is mandatory.
* Experience in Oncology and/or early‐phase clinical trials is a plus.
* Demonstrate practical knowledge of ICH‐GCP guidelines and global and local ethical and regulatory research requirements.
* Display competence in the following technical areas: ethical and participant safety considerations, site start‐up management, site conduct management, risk management, quality management, supply management, scientific concepts and clinical research design, and issue escalation management.
* Demonstrate competence in the following business skill areas: negotiation and conflict resolution, critical thinking, problem‐solving, decision making, and strategic thinking.
* Demonstrate solid interpersonal communication, presentation skills, and flexibility to work well within a multi‐disciplinary team both autonomously and with a wide range of varying stakeholders.
* Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organizational priorities and ambiguous environments.
* Ability and willingness to travel.
What We Offer
* Competitive Compensation: A tailored salary and benefits package to reflect your skills and experience.
* Flexibility: Enjoy hybrid or remote working arrangements, depending on your location and role.
* Career Growth: Access to a wealth of learning opportunities and a global network of scientific leaders to help you grow and develop in your role.
* Employee Wellbeing: Participate in programs and initiatives designed to promote work‐life balance, health, and team connection, including global engagement surveys, recognition programs, and team‐building events.
* Global Opportunities: Be part of a company with international reach, offering you exposure to diverse projects and clients.
We are an equal‐opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
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