Senior Clinical Research Associate

Job summary:

As an experienced Clinical Research Associate you will be expected to actively participate in and manage the recruitment of potential investigators and perform CA and EC submissions. You will be responsible for monitoring of clinical sites, maintenance of study files, conduct of pre-study and initiation visits, liaison with vendors and other duties. You will function as the primary contact for sites regarding regulatory compliance and protocol questions and communicate with clinical sites on an ongoing basis to address and resolve issues.

We are searching for an experienced, ambitious and energetic person, able to undertake challenges in the project, push forward development of the project and function well in the project team. The desired person shall be open to cross cultures communication and cooperation and shall be significantly independent in their performance.

Main Tasks of the Position:

• Responsible for recruitment of potential investigators, involvement in CA and EC submissions and notifications to regulatory authorities, translation of study-related documentation, organization of meetings and other tasks as instructed by supervisor
• Responsible for monitoring of clinical sites, maintenance of study files, conduct of pre-study initiation visits, regular visits and close out visits, assists on audit/inspection visits and assists in site and vendor contracting process, liaison with vendors and other duties
• Functions as the primary contact for sites regarding regulatory compliance and protocol questions and communicates with clinical sites on an ongoing basis to address and resolve issues
• Assists in Business Development activities
• May have supervisory functions in clinical projects
• May be required to train, coach and supervise junior staff

Required Qualifications, Experience, Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of the clinical trial process and ICH/GCP and local requirements/ guidelines
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Skills to handle multiple priorities and to work with deadlines and under pressure
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Skills to coach and mentor other clinical staff
• Fluent in written and verbal English and Spanish, Portugese will be very beneficial
• Computer skill

Benefits:

• Working with experienced and very professional and supportive team
• Possibility to grow within the Company
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible working time
• Eligibility to the Company Bonus scheme
• Health insurance