Clinical Research Associate II (CRA2)

We're excited to announce a new opportunity to join our growing team in Australia! We are currently seeking a Clinical Research Associate II (CRA2) who is passionate about advancing clinical research and making a meaningful impact in healthcare.

As a CRA2, you will play a key role in managing and monitoring clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and fostering strong relationships with investigative sites. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to grow their career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Site management responsibility for clinical studies according to Fortrea's Standard Operating Procedures, ICH GCP Guidelines, applicable project plans and Sponsor requirements, including verification of study training records.
• Conducts site monitoring responsibilities for clinical trials according to Fortrea's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ICH guidelines and GCP; including Pre-study, Site Initiation, Process Monitoring, Routine Monitoring, and Close-out Visits.
• Prepares and implements project plans related to Clinical Monitoring responsibilities.
• Ensures the protection of subjects by verifying that informed consent procedures and protocol requirements are adhered to alongside applicable regulatory requirements.
• Safeguards data integrity by careful source document review, source document verification, query generation, and resolution against established data review guidelines on Fortrea or client data management systems.
• Confirms Site Regulatory documents and applicable eTMF/Sponsor Documents are complete and current throughout the duration of the trial.
• Guarantees that the study Investigational Product inventory and accountability is accurate and that study materials are stored securely and per protocol requirements.
• Ensures adherence to global quality control and CRA performance metrics.
• Ensures audit readiness at site level.
• Acts in the project role of a Lead CRA as assigned.

General On-Site Monitoring Responsibilities:

• Ensure the study staff who will conduct the protocol have received the proper materials and instructions to safely enter subjects/patients into the study.
• Ensure the protection of study subjects or patients by performing eligibility review, verifying that screening, informed consent procedures and protocol requirements are adhered to according to the applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the integrity of the source data reported by careful source document review.
• Monitor data for missing or implausible data.
• Ensure study data completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance; identify deficiencies, deviations and discrepancies, and initiate corrective action as required.
• Ensure the resources of the Sponsor and Fortrea are spent wisely by performing the required monitoring tasks in an efficient manner, according to SOPs and established guidelines.
• Travel, including air travel, may be required and is an essential function of the job.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely trip reports.
• Independently perform eCRF review, 100% source data verification, query generation and resolution against established data review guideline with or without direct supervision, on Fortrea or client data management systems, as assigned by management.
• Assist with the administration of clinical research projects, recruiting investigators, collecting investigator documentation and site management.
• Update, navigate, and maintain Fortrea or study/Sponsor-specific trial management tools/eClinical systems.
• Track IP shipments and supplies, as needed.
• Track and follow-up on serious adverse events as assigned.
• Work closely with the study team, align monitoring to critical study timelines ensuring study deliverables are met.
• Prepare and implement study-specific monitoring plans and site Initiation slides, as assigned.
• Attend investigators' meetings, project team meetings and teleconferences, and others as needed.
• Present training content for site initiation.
• Assist with training of new employees.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• University or college degree, or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Thorough understanding of ICH GCP Guidelines and understanding of local regulatory requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of monitoring procedures.
• Basic understanding of the clinical trial process.
• Fluent in local office language and in English, both written and verbal.

Experience (Minimum Required):

• Typically 2 years of onsite clinical monitoring experience.
• Ability to monitor study sites independently according to monitoring plan, project requirements, SOPs, and ICH GCP guidelines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Have an understanding of the Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting, process production of reports, narratives and follow up of SAEs.
• Good planning, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Works efficiently and effectively in a matrix environment.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Location: Incumbent of the role needs to be based in Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth.
• Will involve outside of normal office hours as required by the role.
• Travel Requirement is 60% of the time (traveling to study sites).