Senior Clinical Research Associate

Summary

Join Precision for Medicine, a CRO specializing in oncology and rare diseases, as a Senior Clinical Research Associate based in Barcelona or Madrid. You will manage and monitor clinical studies in Portugal, requiring approximately 50-60% domestic travel. The role involves coordinating study setup, interacting with clients, and mentoring junior staff. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and experience managing sites in Portugal. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a reasonable work-life balance. Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, and English is essential.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of CRA experience within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry
• Availability for domestic travel including overnight stays, which may constitute up to approximately 50-60% travel commitment (international travel may be required for some senior level positions)
• Experience in managing the sites in Portugal
• Start up activities experience
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese and English

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.)
• 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
• Understanding of financial management