Clinical Research Associate

AstraZeneca

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) holds local responsibility for the delivery of studies at their assigned sites and is an active participant in the local study team(s). This role involves close collaboration with local team members (Project Management Clinical Operations (PMCO), Study Start-Up (SSU) manager, Clinical Study Assistant (CSA) and other CRAs in Clinical Operations Management (COM) to ensure that study commitments are achieved in a timely and efficient manner on a site level. The CRA acts as the main contact with the study site and has the responsibility for monitoring the study conduct to ensure delivery and compliance. The CRA is responsible for the identification, selection, initiation, monitoring and closure of assigned sites in clinical studies, in compliance with Alexion Procedural Documents, international guidelines such as ICH-GCP, and relevant local regulations, and that the sites deliver according to their respective commitment in the individual studies. A CRA with demonstrated skillset and experience may take on additional study level responsibilities and tasks as needed (e.g. Lead CRA, etc). Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. For over three decades, patients and their caregivers have been at the center of everything we do. Every day, we are inspired to follow the science and think differently to create better outcomes for them and their families. Our mission is driven by understanding who they are as unique individuals, not solely defined by their diseases. We’re a leading rare disease company with a diversified projects. Our pioneering legacy in rare diseases is rooted in being the first to translate the complex biology of the complement system into transformative medicines over the past three decades. Today, we continue to push the boundaries of science and deepen our understanding of rare diseases with patient-centricity at the core. This knowledge allows us to innovate and evolve into new areas where needs are unmet and provide an opportunity to help people fully live their best lives.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of CRA monitoring experience
Bachelor’s degree in related discipline, preferably in life science, or equivalent qualification
Excellent knowledge of international guidelines ICH-GCP, basic knowledge of GMP/GDP.
Excellent knowledge of relevant local regulations.
Good medical knowledge and ability to learn relevant Alexion Therapeutic Areas.
Good understanding of the drug development process.
Excellent understanding of Clinical Study Management including monitoring, study drug handling and data management.
Excellent attention to details.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Good negotiation skills.
Demonstrates flexibility in schedule and willingness to travel (required travel may be as high as 70% during busy periods)
Valid driving license ()- to be deleted if not required in a country.

Responsibilities

Performing identification, selection, initiation, monitoring, site data review and closeout activities/visits (remote and onsite), as well as remote data checks, in accordance with the timelines specified in the study specific Clinical Monitoring Plan (CMP).
Driving performance at the sites.
Proactively identifying and ensuring timely resolution to study-related issues and escalates them as appropriate.
Training, supporting, and advising Investigators and site staff in study-related matters, including Risk Based Quality Management (RBQM) principles.
Development of recruitment plans with each site and managing and supporting enrollment to ensure sites and studies meet enrollment milestones.
Document recruitment barriers and implement mitigation plans.
Ensure agreed monitoring KPIs are observed and remain within the agreed quality acceptable ranges (Action Items aging, SDV metrics, Data entry metrics, query aging, MV reports metrics, etc.)
Preparing and finalizing monitoring visit reports in CTMS and provide timely feed-back to the Principal Investigator, including follow-up letter, within required timelines and in line with Alexion SOPs.
Ensuring timely collection/uploading of essential documents into the eTMF in accordance with ICH-GCP, Alexion SOPs and local requirements.
Supporting/participating in regular QC checks of the eTMF
In some countries, as required, CRAs are accountable for study start-up and regulatory maintenance. Tasks may include collection, preparation, review and tracking of documents for the application process; submission of proper application/documents to EC/IRB and to Regulatory Authorities for start-up and for the duration of the study.
Contributing to the nomination and selection of potential investigators and assisting with feasibility activities
Collaborating with local Medical Affairs, Medical Advisor Pipeline (MAP) and other internal stakeholders, as needed.
Following quality issue processes by escalating systematic or serious quality issues, data privacy breaches, or ICH-GCP compliance issues to Global Study team, Local study team, Country Operations Line Management and/or Quality Group, representatives as required.
Preparing for and collaborating with the activities associated with audits and regulatory inspections in liaison with other local team members (e.g., PMCO, , Country Operations Line Management, and Quality Group.