Clinical Research Associate

About the Role

The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is primarily responsible for ensuring the rights and wellbeing of trial participants are protected and the reported trial data are accurate, complete, and verifiable from the source documents. The CRA is the primary contact between the Investigational Sites, Novotech, and Sponsor. Key responsibility of a CRA is as a site relationship manager ensuring that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with ICH GCP guidelines, local and global regulatory requirements, and Novotech/Client SOPs.

• CRAs primary responsibility is to build relationships with Principal Investigators, study co-ordinators, pharmacists, and all relevant site trial personnel to ensure the efficient, expedited, and smooth management of clinical trials.
• Foster internal and external customer relationships to ensure focus on efficient, timely and productive project delivery as per study requirements and timelines.
• In collaboration with the In-house Clinical Research Associate (IHCRA) and Regulatory Start-Up Associate (RSA), prepare site essential documents, and support the ethics and regulatory submission and approval processes as needed.
• Responsible for learning the company culture, policies, and procedures through specialized training called CRA II fast track training program including observational visits for all types of visits (if applicable) and on the job training by supporting the day-to-day CRA activities of clinical project team members such as CRAs and Line managers (LMs).
• Responsible for quality study management and monitoring deliverables at the country and site level; follows project requirements and applicable country rules, with moderate oversight from the LM or PM.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff and can also provide support to the line manager or project manager as per request.
• Responsible for quality study management and monitoring deliverables at the country and site level; follows project requirements and applicable country rules, with moderate oversight from the LM or PM.

• Approximately 1-2 years of Clinical Research Associate experience or equivalent experience (CRA II fast track) in other roles in the Clinical industry.
• Fully competent and productive and can perform the full range of responsibilities within the Regulatory Start-Up function.
• Works with a high degree of autonomy.

Salary Band - $70,. Salary offered will be based on candidate's experience level.

Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only one of the things that is important to them. We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs.

We are looking for people who are passionate about working clinical research and biotech, including people who identify as LGBTIQ+, have a disability or have caring responsibilities.

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