CRA II

As a CRA you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
The role is accountable for performance and compliance for assigned protocols and sites in a country.
Under the oversight of the CRA manager the person ensures compliance of study conduct with ICH/GCP and country regulations, client policies and procedures, quality standards and adverse event reporting requirements internally and externally.
Acts as primary site contact and site manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study, taking overall responsibility of allocated sites.
Actively develops and expand the territory for clinical research, finding and developing new sites.
Participates in internal meetings and workstreams as SME for monitoring processes and systems.
  What you will be doing.
Develops strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all phases of the trial.
Performs clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents.
Gains an in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures.
Coordinates & manages various tasks in collaboration with other sponsor roles to achieve Site Ready.
Participates & provides inputs on site selection and validation activities.
Performs remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools to ensure.
o Data generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased o Subjects’ right, safety and well-being are protected Conducts site visits including but not limited to validation visits, initiation visits, monitoring visits, close-out visits and records clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non-visit contact reports appropriately in a timely manner.
Collects, reviews, and monitors required regulatory documentation for study start-up, study maintenance and study close-out.
Communicates with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections and overall site performance.
Identifies, assesses and resolves site performance, quality or compliance problems and escalates per defined CRA Escalation Pathway as appropriate in collaboration with CRA manager, CRM, and RCPM.
Manages and maintains information and documentation in CTMS, eTMF and various other systems as appropriate and per timelines.
Contributes to CRA team knowledge by acting as process Subject Matter Expert (SME), buddy/mentor and sharing best practices as appropriate/required.
Supports and/or leads audit/inspection activities as needed Following the country strategy defined by CRD and CRA manager, contributes to the identification of new potential sites and works closely with them to develop strong clinical research capabilities You are.
B.
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with strong emphasis in science and/or biology Min.
2 years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in a bio/pharma/CRO.
Fluent in Local Language and English (verbal and written) and excellent communicationskills, including the ability to understand and present technical information effectively.
Good understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current GCP/ICH & country clinical research law & guidelines.
Good understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to work within these guidelines.
Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices Proven Skills in Site Management including management of site performance and patient recruitment Demonstrated high level of monitoring skill with independent professional judgment.
Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of various clinical IT applications on computer, tablet and mobile devices) and ability to adapt to new IT applications on various devices.
Ability to understand and analyse data/metrics and act appropriately Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills, conflict management, problem solving skills Able to work highly independently across multiple protocols, sites and therapy areas.
High sense of accountability / urgency.
Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a changing environment.
Works effectively in a matrix multicultural environment.
Ability to establish and maintain culturally sensitive working relationships.
Demonstrates commitment to Customer focus.
Works with high quality and compliance mind-set   What ICON can offer you.
Our success depends on the quality of our people.
That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits.
Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include.
Various annual leave entitlements A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being Life assurance Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON.
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om/benefits At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values.
Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities.
We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation.
We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates.
ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.
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om/reasonable-accommodations Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.