Clinical Research Associate, Senior CRA

Summary

Join Precision for Medicine, a leading CRO specializing in oncology and rare diseases, as an experienced CRA or Senior CRA based remotely in Italy. We offer a unique work environment with lower-than-average protocol numbers, reasonable travel, and a strong work-life balance. Your contributions will be valued, and you'll have a significant impact on our work. You will monitor clinical studies, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards, and collaborate with investigators and clients. We prioritize a supportive culture and provide opportunities for professional growth and development. This role requires experience in oncology clinical studies in Italy and a life science degree or equivalent.

Requirements

• Life science degree and / or equivalent experience
• CRA experience within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry (and working in Oncology)
• Minimum of 1.5 years experience as a CRA in Oncology
• Availability for domestic travel including overnight stays, as required (international travel may be required for some senior level positions)

Responsibilities

• Monitor and own the progress of clinical studies at investigative sites and ensure that clinical studies are conducted, recorded, and reported per protocol, SOPs, ICH-GCP, and all applicable regulations and standards
• Coordinate all necessary activities required to set up and monitor a study (i.e., identify investigators; helping prepare regulatory submissions, conducting pre-study and initiation visits, etc.)
• Senior CRAs handle appropriately sized clinical trials, and support Project Managers with trials that are larger in scope
• Train and mentor junior staff members
• Interact directly with clients, initiate payments, and participate in proposal activities, including development and client presentations

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate degree with a concentration in a scientific or healthcare discipline
• Study start up activities experience
• For Senior CRAs, understanding of financial management and mentoring experience

Benefits

• Remote based position (homebased anywhere in Italy), with travel to sites for monitoring visits
• Lower than average number of protocols
• Reasonable travel
• Strong work/life balance