Clinical Research Associate I (CRA I) - São Paulo/SP

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA)!

Are you passionate about clinical research and committed to advancing healthcare? We are looking for a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support and manage clinical trial sites throughout all phases of the study lifecycle, ensuring compliance, data quality, and patient safety.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned research sites throughout the clinical study lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators and site staff.
• Conduct remote and on-site monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations, protocols, and company procedures.
• Perform site visits, including site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Review and maintain study and regulatory documentation throughout study start-up, maintenance, and close-out.
• Support site activation activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve Site Ready status.
• Ensure data quality, protocol compliance, and protection of participant rights, safety, and well-being.
• Identify and escalate site performance, quality, or compliance issues, driving appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and study information in clinical systems such as CTMS and eTMF.
• Support audit, inspection, and co-monitoring activities when required.

Main Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biology, Biomedicine, or related healthcare/scientific discipline. Other degrees may be considered with relevant healthcare experience.
• Experience: Previous experience in clinical research, healthcare, site coordination, clinical operations, or related areas. Experience as a Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA), Research Coordinator, Research Nurse, or similar is highly valued.
• Languages: Fluent Portuguese and advanced English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of clinical research processes, GCP/ICH guidelines, and local regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of clinical trial monitoring, site management, and regulatory documentation.
• Experience or familiarity with clinical systems such as CTMS, eTMF, EDC, and MS Office applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work independently, and manage competing deadlines.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify root causes and support CAPA implementation.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and matrix environment.
• Willingness to travel for on-site monitoring visits as required.

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Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Administrative Policies, Adverse Event Report, Clinical Evaluation Reports, Clinical Research Methods, Clinical Site Management, Clinical Study Management, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Conflict Resolution, Data Analysis, Early Clinical Development, Good Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP), Investigations Training, Key Stakeholder Relationships, Pharmacovigilance, Policy Development, Preventive Action, Protocol Adherence, Proven Commitment, Regulatory Affairs Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Documents {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

07/28/2026

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