Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

What You Must have

• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent in a scientific or healthcare discipline with relevant healthcare experience, including direct site management experience in a bio, pharma, or CRO environment, or a bachelor’s degree or above with direct site management experience in a bio, pharma, or CRO environment
• Strong understanding of clinical research, clinical trial phases, current GCP and ICH requirements, and country clinical research laws and guidelines
• Working knowledge of Global and Country or Regional Clinical Research Guidelines
• Hands-on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices
• Proven site management capability, including site performance and patient recruitment
• Demonstrated monitoring capability and independent professional judgment
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and a range of clinical applications across computer, tablet, and mobile devices
• Ability to interpret data and metrics and act appropriately
• Ability to manage complex issues in a solution-oriented manner
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Fluent in local language and English, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and conflict management skills
• Ability to work highly independently across multiple protocols, sites, and therapy areas
• Strong accountability, urgency, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix, multicultural environment
• Strong customer focus and professional demeanour
• Positive, self-driven, and growth-oriented mindset

What You Can Expect

• The opportunity to own and influence assigned sites across a national clinical research portfolio
• Exposure to site management, monitoring, start-up, and close-out activities in a highly regulated environment
• The chance to help grow the clinical research territory by identifying and developing new sites
• A collaborative, matrixed environment where your expertise and judgement are valued
• Requires domestic and international travel approximately 65%–75% of working time

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

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Required Skills:

Adverse Event Reporting System, Clinical Research Methods, Clinical Site Management, Clinical Study Management, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Data Analysis, Data Reporting, Good Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Protocol Adherence, Regulatory Compliance

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

75%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

11/21/2026

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