Senior Clinical Research Associate

Role Overview

• Develop strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all phases of the trial.
• Performs, with oversight, clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents.
• Gain in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures.
• Coordinate & manage various tasks in collaboration with other internal roles to achieve Site Readiness.
• Participate & provide input on site selection and validation activities.
• Perform remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools to ensure:
• Data generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased.
• Subjects’ right, safety and well-being are protected.
• Conducts site visits including but not limited to evaluation visits, initiation visits, monitoring visits, close-out visits and records clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non-visit contact reports appropriately in a timely manner.
• Collect, review, and monitor required regulatory documentation for study start-up, study maintenance and study close-out.
• Communicate with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections and overall site performance.
• Identify, assess and resolve site performance, quality or compliance problems and escalates as appropriate in collaboration with Clinical Research Lead and CRA line manager.
• Manage and maintain information and documentation in CTMS, eTMF and various other systems as appropriate and per timelines.
• Supports audit/inspection activities as needed.
• Travel Requirements up to 75%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience as a Clinical Research Associate or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Years of experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Ophthalmic experience is strongly preferred.
• Capacity to routinely assess protocol and GCP compliance.
• Ability to understand how to properly assess an investigative site’s capabilities to conduct clinical research.
• Demonstrated ability to verify source data to reported data.
• Ability to monitor and report on the progress of the trial from start-up to completion.
• Knowledge of how to select and qualify an investigative site.
• Strong attention to detail to review the completeness of the investigator site file. Knowledge to reconcile and return/destroy test articles while conducting initiation, interim, and close-out visits.
• Advanced knowledge of the federal regulations governing research and the standards defining Good Clinical Practices (GCPs).
• Ability to read and demonstrate comprehension of a clinical research protocol as well as understand the importance of following the protocol.
• Proficiency with Excel, CTMS, and EDC.
• Multilingual communication is a plus.

Tech Stack

• Google Cloud Platform

Benefits

• Offering comprehensive healthcare options in Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1.
• Providing you the freedom to unwind and recharge when you need to in addition to 14 company paid holidays.
• Competitive salaries along with a 401K plan through Fidelity with company match.
• Adoption and fertility assistance provided along with offering 16 weeks paid Parental Leave.
• Offering peace of mind to help you and your family feel secure.
• We'll reimburse you to support your remote workspace and wellness purchases.
• No matter what issues you're facing, New Directions is here to help you and your family.
• Continued opportunities to grow and develop your career journey.
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the globe.
• A chance to research new ophthalmic therapies that will impact patients across the globe.