Senior Clinical Research Associate – CRO Contract

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Contract Senior Clinical Research Associate monitoring clinical-trial sites for Lotus Clinical Research. Ensuring GCP, FDA, ICH, protocol, and study-document compliance through site visits.

Responsibilities:

  • Independently manage and monitor site activities for assigned clinical studies
  • Conduct site qualification, site initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out visits
  • Perform site evaluation visits and assess investigator-site capability
  • Conduct study initiation activities, review protocols and regulatory issues, and train site personnel
  • Maintain audit-ready Investigator Site Files and ensure timely document upload to the Trial Master File
  • Communicate directly with investigational sites regarding visit planning, query resolution, action items, and site management
  • Document clinical-trial-material accountability, stability, and storage conditions
  • Perform investigational product inventory and coordinate return or destruction of unused materials
  • Serve as primary site contact and coordinate correspondence and timely clinical-data transmission
  • Perform study close-out visits, investigational-product reconciliation, site-file reconciliation, query resolution through database lock, and outstanding-action resolution
  • Complete internal and study-related training within required timelines
  • Complete pre- and post-visit follow-up, including confirmation letters, follow-up letters, and monitoring visit reports
  • Collaborate with the CRA Line Manager on mentoring, training, and assessment of CRAs and junior staff as applicable
  • Follow safety practices while traveling and visiting clinical research sites

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in life science/healthcare
  • At least 5 years of field experience working within clinical research as a CRA
  • Mastery of the CRA II Job Responsibilities
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Legally authorized to work in the US as an independent contractor (LLC or INC.) or through an agency
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 100% of the time, both domestically by land and air
  • Expert knowledge of the drug development process, ICH guidelines, GCP, and the clinical trial process
  • Proficiency in using electronic CRF platforms and processes
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet multiple deadlines
  • Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of email, document, spreadsheet, and presentation software
  • Ability to submit invoices and expense reports in accordance with Finance Department requirements
  • Ability to follow safety, environmental, infection control, and protective-equipment guidelines
  • Ability to lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds

Benefits:

  • Contractor is responsible for their own insurance
  • Home office environment available
  • Travel-related work opportunities