Clinical Research Associate

General Description

The CRA executes clinical monitoring activities at clinical trial sites and monitors clinical trials in accordance with ICH guidelines and GCP, local regulations, and applicable SOPs.

Performs monitoring activities related to selection, initiation, conduct (recruitment, quality data collection) and timely completion of oncology / hematology clinical trials within the assigned region.

The CRA is responsible for collaborating closely with the Regional Clinical Operations Manager to ensure study timelines are adhered to and required quality standards are maintained.

Identify gaps and areas for improvement and propose CAPA.

Supports start-up and provides local expertise.

SSU experience is considered a plus.

CRA activities

• Perform feasibility, site identification, selection and evaluation, supporting initial list of sites and recruitment targets
• Provides protocol and related study training to assigned sites.
• Conducts monitoring (pre-study, initiation, routine monitoring and closeout visits per monitoring plan and applicable SOPs
• Conducts co-monitoring visits, if required
• Completes monitoring visit reports in accordance with ICH-GCP, BeOne Medicines standards and SOP
• Manages sites and site performance by tracking regulatory submissions, recruitment, case report form (CRF) completion, and data query resolution.
• Establish regular lines of communication with sites and reports site progress, issues and proposed action to Clinical Operations
• Ensure inspection readiness of the study and sites
• Collaborates with Regional Clinical Operations Manager and clinical study sites to ensure timely delivery of study milestones (i.e., study startup, recruitment, database analyses, closeout, etc.)
• Attends disease indication project specific training and general CRA training as required
• Facilitate Study Oversight Visits (SOVs), site audits and / or inspections, as required
• Evaluates the quality and integrity of site practices – escalating quality and / or GCP issues with Investigators and internal team as appropriate.
• Anticipate and identify site issues; propose corrective and preventative actions; identify gaps and utilize opportunities. Constantly strive for operating excellence, question status-quo and promote innovation.

Education Required

BS in a relevant scientific discipline and minimum of 2 years of monitoring experience.

Experience in oncology global trials preferred

Other Qualifications

Understands clinical trial processes with a thorough knowledge of ICH and associated regulatory guidelines

At least 2 years of (CRA) monitoring experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry

Experience in oncology / hematology trials preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task

Travel : up to 60%

Computer Skills : Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint and Outlook

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity, and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

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