Senior Clinical Research Associate, Site Manager

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Senior Clinical Research Associate overseeing clinical trials in compliance with regulations. Collaborating with study centres and ensuring quality while managing study documentation and data validation.

Responsibilities:

  • Standard CRA activities depending on the project and in accordance with ICH-GCP, applicable SOPs, and national and international regulatory requirements
  • Support in organizing the study at investigational sites and providing support to principal investigators
  • Preparation, conduct and follow-up of initiation, monitoring and close-out visits (SIV, MV, COV) — on-site or remote/online, including report writing
  • Querying the study status at investigational sites (according to a predefined guide) and documenting progress
  • Validation of investigator-collected study data (source data verification, SDV)
  • Checking investigational sites for compliance with applicable guidelines and laws (ICH-GCP, SOPs, AMG/MPG/MDR)
  • Coordination with data management and project management
  • Creation of queries and oversight of the query process
  • Training investigators and site coordinators on EDC software
  • Conducting feasibility assessments for new projects with investigational sites
  • Support in preparing study documents, including distribution and tracking
  • Preparation of submission documents for regulatory authorities and ethics committees
  • Support during audits/inspections at investigational sites
  • Optional lead/oversight responsibilities: lead site management in national and international projects, e.g.: training of the CRA team, quality assurance through review of monitoring reports, planning and coordination of visits and regular site contacts, sponsor communication regarding monitoring/site management, contract management, feasibility/site selection, preparation of monitoring plans

Requirements:

  • Degree in natural sciences or life sciences
  • Study nurse qualification or equivalent
  • Professional experience (>3 years) in conducting GCP-regulated clinical trials within industry (e.g., CRO, pharmaceutical or biotech) as Lead CRA required
  • Independent and proactive working style in planning and implementation
  • High interpersonal skills and strong team orientation
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Excellent German language skills
  • Very good English skills (spoken and written)
  • Good knowledge of Office applications
  • Willingness to travel and flexibility

Benefits:

  • A fair compensation package
  • Permanent employment
  • 30 days of annual leave (based on a 5-day week)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Overtime compensation / time off in lieu
  • Home-based contract (home office combined with regular travel)
  • Company bike (bike leasing)
  • Employer contributions to capital-building savings (VWL)
  • Health promotion allowance
  • Regular company events and team-building activities
  • Learning and development options (e.g., Babbel app)
  • Monthly #WinAHappening
  • Free e-car charging stations
  • Complimentary fruit basket and beverage allowance