Clinical Research Associate

Drive the future of clinical trials as a CRA supporting a global center of excellence in high‑quality, patient‑focused research.

R&D Partners is seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support the Global Clinical Operations (GCO) Center of Excellence. This role involves conducting clinical trial activities in alignment with GCO’s mission of delivering high-quality data collection, study acceleration, and technology-enabled processes. The CRA will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintain patient safety, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive clinical trial success.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate collaboration, accountability, innovation, adaptability, integrity, and a commitment to patient safety and product quality.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Source Verification: Compare Case Report Forms with source documents, verify Informed Consent Forms, review regulatory documents, and manage device accountability records.
• Communications: Provide clear written communication to clinical sites and project teams through monitoring reports, follow-up letters, and study memos. Escalate serious issues as needed.
• Training: Ensure site personnel are trained and prepared to conduct clinical studies per protocol and regulations. Maintain site personnel qualification and training records.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (ICH-GCP, MDR, GDPR) and internal SOPs. Address and escalate non-compliance issues as required. Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Event Reporting: Identify, document, and report all events per protocol and applicable regulations.
• Collaboration: Participate in study-specific meetings, teleconferences, and training. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and study sites throughout all study phases.
• Documentation: Manage study requests and collect relevant regulatory and investigator-site documentation.
• Study Maintenance: Update and maintain study-specific monitoring milestones in Clinical Trial Management Systems.

Key Skills and Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Clinical Field Monitoring.
• Experience as a Research Coordinator or Clinical Research Associate.
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable traveling up to 80% of the time (mainly in France, with occasional short trips abroad).
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal car for travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Clinical Trial Management and Electronic Data Capture systems.
• Medical Device experience in Oncology, Rhythm Management, or Endoscopy.
• Proficiency in a third language (Spanish preferred, intermediate level).

For more information, please contact Elliott Croft.

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