Senior Clinical Research Associate

Name of Employer: Parexel International LLC

Position Title: Sr. Clinical Research Associate

Multiple Openings Available

Position Location: 541 Church at North Hills St., Suite 1000, Raleigh, NC 27609

*100% Remote reporting to Raleigh, NC.

Hours: Full Time / 40 hours per week

Summary of Duties: Engaged in monitoring clinical research that involves understanding human diseases and improving human health. Monitor and oversee clinical trials at client sites. Evaluate quality and integrity of reported data. Represent the company at assigned clinical trial sites and be accountable for quality and delivery from site identification to the close of trial. Conduct, drive, and manage country-specific feasibility and site pre-qualification and qualification activities, which include preparation, negotiation, and facilitation of execution of Confidentiality Agreements (CDA), Clinical Site Agreements (CSAs), and any amendments. Conduct on-site and remote visits/contacts, including Qualification, Initiation, Monitoring, Termination Visits, and Site Motivational Visits, and generate site visit reports. Develop strategy to configure, distribute, and collect, review, and approve high-quality country-specific and site-specific documents, essential regulatory documents, and updated or amended regulatory documentation. Customize, review, and negotiate country/site-specific Informed Consent Forms, translations, and customize and negotiate any amendments. Prepare and submit IRB/IEC and MoH/RA applications, resolve conflicts, and determine appropriate follow-up until receipt of final approval. Address and resolve issues at clinical trial sites, including the need for additional training, potential deficiencies in documentation, and communication. Follow-up on Case Report Form data entry, query status, and Serious Adverse Events. Assess and manage test article/study supply including supply, accountability, and destruction/return status. Review and follow-up on site payment status and ensure site receives payments on a timely manner. Communicate study issues that require immediate action with a proposed strategy for resolution. Ensure assigned sites are audit-ready and inspection-ready. Lead and mentor junior CRAs on process/study requirements and perform assessments and co-monitoring visits. Perform report review of visit reports of junior CRAs to ensure compliance with GCP and Protocol Guidelines. Guide Administrative Support Team members, review work, and provide feedback to the manager regarding performance.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in biological science, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, or a health-related field of study.

Experience requirements: 3 years of experience in clinical research.

Or, alternatively:

Education requirements : Master’s degree or equivalent in biological science, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, or a health-related field of study.

Experience requirements: 1 year of experience in clinical research.

Special Skills or Other Requirements: Applicants must have demonstrated experience with:

Serving as a Lead Clinical Research Associate (CRA) for clinical studies; Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) and Electronic Document Management System (EDMS); Site Management and application of clinical trial methodology and terminology; Independently monitoring visits (Qualification, Site Initiation, and Monitoring); Working with clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current GCP/ICH, and country clinical research law and guidelines; and Communicating results to stakeholders in non-technical language.

Travel requirements: Up to 75% Domestic Travel.

Position eligible for Employee Referral Program

To apply: Individuals interested in applying for the position may email a resume with Job #ES2401 to View email address on click.appcast.io

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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.