Senior Clinical Research Associate

Summary

Join Precision for Medicine, a unique CRO integrating clinical trial execution with scientific knowledge and advanced data sciences, focusing on Oncology and Rare Diseases. We offer a supportive culture with high CRA retention, lower-than-average protocol numbers, reasonable travel, and a strong work-life balance. Your voice will be heard, and you'll have a significant impact. We are seeking a Senior CRA based remotely in France with oncological clinical trial monitoring experience. This role involves monitoring studies, coordinating activities, training junior staff, interacting with clients, and participating in proposal development. We value a calm, detail-oriented, and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Requirements

• Life science degree and / or equivalent experience
• Extensive CRA experience within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry, as well as significant monitoring experience in oncological trials
• 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, interim and close out visits, etc.)
• 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
• 3 + years of oncology experience
• Study start up activities experience would be an advantage
• Understanding of financial management and mentoring experience would be desirable

Benefits

• Lower than average number of protocols, setting you up to be a protocol expert
• Reasonable travel and your work/life balance will benefit as a result
• Your voice will be heard. Working in a smaller CRO allows you to have influence and impact when it matters most and support from direct line management
• Remote based position (homebased anywhere in France)