Clinical Research Associate II – Major Depressive Disorder

Role Overview

• Perform all site monitoring visit activities, inclusive of all study visit types (PSV, SIV, IMV and COV)
• Participate in the site selection process with oversight from the Clinical Team Lead role
• Provide feedback to assist sites with resolution of detected deficiencies and corrective action needed, follow-up with sites until deficiencies are resolved
• Contribute to the development and review of protocols, study tools, and materials as well as documentation for clinical trials
• Provide mentoring, training, and co-monitoring of junior clinical team members
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clinical sites and within Rho as well as ensure communication of project goals and critical requirements
• Attend and present at meetings and conferences, including Investigator Meetings
• Participate in the RFP process, including business development meetings
• Participate in the Clinical Operations community at Rho by contributing to internal initiatives and standard operating procedures for the administration and monitoring of clinical trials
• Perform both onsite & remote monitoring and study closure activities across multiple protocols

Requirements

• BA/BS, preferably in a life science, nursing, pharmacy or related field, along with approximately 4-5 years+ of on-site monitoring experience within the CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry with a demonstrated understanding of medical/therapeutic area knowledge and medical terminology required for comprehension and execution of clinical protocol
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and use of EDC systems
• Strong Communicator: Demonstrate written, verbal and presentation skills to help showcase the successes of your work and Rho’s.
• Committed to Quality: Every job at Rho requires an attention to detail, a deep understanding of our high-quality scientific standards, and an ability to care about every outcome. This includes strong organization skills, ensuring effective management of multiple sites and protocols within timeframes and on budgets
• High-Character: Contribute to our collaborative culture with honesty and integrity with a willingness to learn and train. At Rho, we value a strong team spirit highlighted by loyalty, accountability, and mutual trust. We work smart together, we work hard together, and we laugh together. We take responsibility for our actions, forgive honest mistakes and respect one another.
• Critical Thinker: Rho values thinking. Draw on your native ingenuity, sharpened and enhanced by our intellect, training, and experience. We evaluate situations and opportunities objectively and incisively; we then craft novel, practical solutions.
• Agile and Adaptable: Rho values the ability to change quickly. We eagerly anticipate, respond to, and take advantage of changes in our environment. We embrace risk but manage it by planning, accepting, and learning from both failures and successes. The opportunity to adapt and evolve energizes us.

Benefits

• Rho provides a comprehensive benefits package for all benefit-eligible employees, which includes medical, vision, dental, HSA, FSA, EAP, life & disability insurance and 401(k).
• All employees are eligible for paid time off, holidays, parental leave and bereavement leave.
• We encourage a work-life balance that allows employees to bring their best selves to work while being passionate about their lives outside work.