Merck

Associate Clinical Research Associate

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PayCompetitive
LocationRemote
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R312366

      Job Description

      • Join a multi-award-winning leading biopharmaceutical company
      • Be part of growing team of Clinical Research Associates
      • Use new technology and smart monitoring tools
      • Have flexibility of work and good work-life balance

      Apply today!

      On this position you will be accountable for performance and compliance for assigned protocols and sites in a country. You will act as primary site contact and site manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study, taking overall responsibility of allocated sites and actively develop and expand the territory for clinical research, finding and developing new sites.

      Your key responsibilities:

      • Conduct site visits (validation visits, initiation visits, monitoring visits, close-out visits) and record clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non-visit contact reports.
      • Ensure by monitoring activities that:
        • Data generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased.
        • Subjects' right, safety and well-being are protected.
      • Perform clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with local regulations, ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents.
      • Coordinate and manage various tasks in collaboration with other sponsor roles.
      • Communicate with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections and overall site performance.
      • Identify and assess site performance, quality or compliance problems in collaboration with CRA Manager, Project Manager, Therapeutical Area Head and Country Director as needed.
      • Manage and maintain clinical trial systems such as CTMS, eTMF, etc.
      • Share the knowledge and best practices, nurture a learning culture to boost efficiency and competence of our team.
      • Follow the country strategy defined by Country Director.

      You should apply if you have:

      • Min. 1 year of experience in clinical trials.
      • Proven skills in site management, including management of site performance and patient recruitment.
      • Good IT skills, ability to learn and operate new IT applications.
      • Ability to understand and analyse data/metrics.
      • Capable of managing complex issues, works in a solution-oriented manner.
      • Fluent in English (verbal and written) and local language, excellent communication and presentation skills.
      • Good understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, local regulations, ICH-GCP.
      • M.A/ M.Sc degree with strong emphasis in medical/bioscience background.
      • Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 50% of working time. Expected travelling ~2-3 days/week.
      • Valid driving license.

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      Employee Status:

      Regular

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      Travel Requirements:

      Flexible Work Arrangements:

      Remote

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      Job Posting End Date:

      11/28/2024

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