Senior Clinical Research Associate

Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) will act as the primary site contact and site manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study, taking overall responsibility of allocated sites to support ongoing and future oncology clinical trials of novel immune therapies for various cancers. CLINICAL SITE MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT Develops strong investigative site relationships and ensures continuity of investigative site relationships through all phases of the trial Conducts site visits including but not limited to pre-study visits, initiation visits, interim monitoring visits, close-out visits to ensure compliance with protocols, Sponsor SOPs, ICH/GCP and all applicable regulations Performs remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools to ensure data generated at the site are complete, accurate, and unbiased; subjects' rights, safety, and well-being are protected Collects, reviews, and monitors required regulatory documents for study start-up, study maintenance, and study close-out Communicates with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, missing data and data queries, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections, and overall site performance Identifies, assesses, and resolves site performance, quality, or compliance problems and escalates per protocol to upper management Performs investigational product accountability through physical inventory and record review Participates & provides inputs on site selection activities Supports audit/inspection activities as needed Work with in-house Clinical Trial Assistant to collect, review, and monitor required regulatory documentation for study start-up, study maintenance, and study close-out. Manages and maintains information and documentation in Clinical Trial Management System, electronic Trial Master File, and various other systems as appropriate and per timelines REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current GCP/ICH & country clinical research law & guidelines Demonstrated high level of monitoring skill with independent professional judgment. Demonstrated understanding of medical/therapeutic area knowledge (oncology) and medical terminology Knowledge of e-TMF and CTMS set up and maintenance processes POSITION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in science from an accredited institution with strong emphasis in science and/or biology Minimum of 3 to 4 years of clinical monitoring and direct site management experience in a bio/pharma company Experience monitoring oncology trials is required Applicants may be eligible to work remotely depending on location Ability to travel domestically approximately 50% to 75% of working time Current driver's license preferred