Senior Clinical Research Associate

Summary

Join Precision for Medicine, a leading CRO specializing in oncology and rare diseases, as an experienced CRA or Senior CRA based remotely in Australia. We offer a unique work environment with a strong focus on work-life balance, lower-than-average protocol numbers, and opportunities for professional growth. You will monitor clinical studies, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards, and collaborate with investigators and clients. This role requires a life science degree or equivalent experience, CRA experience in oncology, and availability for domestic travel. Senior CRA roles require additional experience and may involve international travel. We value employee input and offer a supportive and collaborative culture.

Requirements

• Life science degree and / or equivalent experience
• CRA experience within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry (and working in Oncology)
• Minimum of 1 year 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
• Two+ years of oncology experience
• Study start up activities experience
• For Senior CRAs, understanding of financial management and mentoring experience