Job Summary
The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) plays a crucial role in the management and monitoring of clinical trials. This position involves ensuring the integrity of clinical data and compliance with regulatory requirements while facilitating the overall progress of research projects.
Responsibilities
- Monitor clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to protocols and regulatory standards.
- Conduct pre-study, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits in line with study timelines.
- Review and verify source documents against reported data to guarantee accuracy.
- Communicate effectively with site personnel and collaborate with the project team to resolve issues.
- Provide training and guidance to site staff on study protocols and procedures.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation for all study-related activities.
- Assist in the development of study-related materials such as protocols and manuals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field.
- Prior experience in clinical research or monitoring, preferably in a CRA role.
- Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory guidelines.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency with clinical trial management systems and electronic data capture tools.
ICON Clinical Research provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
