Clinical Research Associate II

PLEASE SUBMIT ALL RESUMES/CV'S IN ENGLISH FOR CONSIDERATION

Language Requirement: Fluent English required. Spanish is a plus

Preferred Experience: Pharmaceutical/Biotech Industry, Hematology, Oncology

Location: Sao Paulo Hybrid (2 to 3 days per week in the office)

General Description:

The CRA will assume the role of a primary CRA. The CRA will conduct site visits (i.e., PSSV, SIV, IMV, COV) and function as the site manager. The CRA is responsible to build and maintain relationships with key site personnel and ensure an effective line of communication. The CRA will also monitor data quality and patient safety through monitoring and site education. CRAs are to complete all aspects of the clinical monitoring process in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines, local regulations, and applicable SOPs. 

Essential Functions:

• Perform and coordinate assigned aspects of the clinical monitoring process in accordance with GCPs and SOPs to assess the safety and efficacy of investigational products and/or medical devices

• Conduct site visits to determine protocol and regulatory compliance, and prepare required documentation

• Develop collaborative relationships with investigative sites, and study vendors

• Provide protocol and related study training to assigned clinical study sites 

• Attend disease indication and/or project specific training, as required

• Maintain oversight of site performance by tracking metrics for enrollment, data entry into Case Report Forms (CRFs), protocol deviation trends, and overall site issues

• Serve as mentor/trainer for less experienced CRAs to assist with general and study-specific monitoring issues

• Communicate site performance to the Clinical Study Team (CST) 

• Perform study-specific training with project team

• Perform Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reconciliation and work with study sites to resolve discrepancies

• Collaborates with CST and clinical study sites to ensure timely delivery of study milestones (i.e., study startup, recruitment, database analyses, closeout, etc.).

• Attend regional investigator meeting and site booster visits, as required 

• Provide audit/inspection preparation support to clinical study sites and ensure quality issues or findings are followed to resolution, as needed 

Assist with other assigned clinical responsibilities within scope of role, as required

Minimum Requirements – Education and Experience:

BS/BA in a relevant scientific discipline and minimum of 2+ years of relevant Clinical Operations experience, and minimum of 1+ years of monitoring experience. Experience in global oncology trials preferred.

Other Experience:

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

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task

• Fluent in English (writing and speaking) 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provides site level management for established protocols and portfolio under general supervision

• Provides mentoring/support to CRAs for CRA related topics

• Co-monitoring with CRAs and support site visits, as needed

Travel:   Up to 70% travel

Computer Skills: 

• Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Familiar with industry CTMS and data management systems

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