Clinical Research Associate (Cra)

The CRA is responsible role to ensure sustainable trial execution at site. Performs on-site and remote monitoring activities related to initiation, conduct and timely completion of Phase I-IV GDD trials within the country in adherence with monitoring procedures and processes in accordance with ICH/GCP, local regulations and SOPs. Proactive site performance management (recruitment & quality) and early identification of real site needs and issues as the single best point of contact (internally & externally) for all sites. (from issue management to risk identification).
Accountabilities
• Frontline liaison between Novartis and sites to ensure successful collaboration, meeting Novartis expectation on milestone and deliverables with true ownership mindset
• Manages assigned study sites, conducting phase I-IV protocols according to the Monitoring Plan and Novartis procedures
• Performs Site Initiation Visit, ensures site personnel is fully trained on all trial related aspects. Performs continuous training for amendments and new site personnel as required. Re-trains site personnel as appropriate
• Conducts continuous site monitoring activities (onsite and remote). Implements site management activities to ensure compliance with protocol, ICH/GCP, global and local regulation including Health Authorities, IRB/EC, data privacy requirements, global and local processes as applicable. Documentation according to GDP and Novartis standards.
• Identifies deficiencies in site processes and monitor site processes performed outside the site, works in close collaboration with site on risks mitigation and process improvements
• Promotes a compliance culture advocating adherence to highest standards and ethical integrity, ensuring human subject protection and reliability of trial results at all times
• Identify deficiencies in site process, work in close collaboration with site on risk mitigation
• Establish a strong partnership and true collaboration with the site, to increase patient density and decrease issues at site.

• At least 1-year pharmaceutical industry experience or other relevant experience
• Central/in-house monitoring or field monitoring experience is desirable