Senior Clinical Research Associate - US

Optimapharm d.o.o.

$80K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in medical or life sciences, nursing, or relevant healthcare field
  • 3-5 years of independent clinical trial monitoring experience in oncology
  • Knowledge of ICH GCP Guidelines and regulatory requirements
  • Proficiency in computer skills
  • Ability to read and analyze scientific and technical literature
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work independently in a matrix environment

Responsibilities

  • Perform independent site visits including pre-study, initiation, monitoring, and closeout
  • Manage site compliance and enrollment through regular communication with site personnel
  • Conduct CRF reviews and resolve queries according to guidelines
  • Identify and escalate potential risks; provide retraining opportunities for staff
  • Prepare CAPA plans for monitoring issues and ensure timely resolution
  • Assist in preparing documents for EC submissions and necessary translations
  • Negotiate study budgets and assist with site contracts
  • Administer site payments per project instructions

Benefits

  • Support for work-life balance
  • A healthy company culture
  • Collaboration with experienced clinical research professionals
  • Competitive PTO entitlement
  • Comprehensive health insurance including vision and dental
  • Comprehensive pension plan for future preparation
  • Employee engagement programs and well-being initiatives
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Fast-paced career progression
Full Job Description
Location: Remote

Who we are?

Optimapharm is a globally operating, leading, mid-sized, full-service CRO aiming to deliver new therapies to improve and save patients' lives.

Optimapharm' s key priorities are the well-being of our people, consistent quality delivery to our clients and healthy, sustainable growth.

With 26 strategically located offices, Optimapharm operates in 40+ countries, providing most optimal access to Patients and Investigators globally. Established nearly 20 years ago, we leverage our experience, stable project teams and collaborative, and flexible approach to secure a high level of repeat business, gain the trust of new customers and secure continued growth of the company.

As we expand our US Clinical Operations team, we're looking for a Senior CRA who is driven by excellence - a professional committed to responsible oversight, meaningful patient outcomes, and shaping the future of clinical research with purpose and precision.

What do we offer?

  • Working in a successful company that's growing and developing every day
  • Company that supports life balance
  • Company with healthy culture
  • Working with a highly experienced team of clinical research professionals
  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive PTO entitlement
  • Health insurance, including vision and dental plans, to meet your and your family's needs
  • Comprehensive pension plan to maximize savings and prepare confidently for the future
  • Employee engagement programs
  • Well-being initiatives
  • Training and development program
  • Fast-paced career path progression


Who are we looking for?

Qualifications and Experience

  • University degree, preferably in medical or life sciences; nursing education or other relevant healthcare college degree
  • At least 3-5 years of independent clinical trial monitoring experience in oncology
  • High level of knowledge of ICH GCP Guidelines, knowledge of regulatory requirements and a strong interest in clinical research
  • Computer proficiency is mandatory
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Very good interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work independently, pro-active
  • Affinity to work effectively and efficiently in a matrix environment
  • A current, valid driver's license


Your responsibilities

  • Perform routine site visits independently, including pre-study, initiation, interim monitoring and closeout visits
  • Manage assigned sites by regular contact with site personnel to ensure site compliance, adequate enrolment and understanding of study requirements
  • Independently perform CRF review; query generation and resolution against established data review guidelines or data management systems as applicable
  • Identifying and escalating potential risks and identifying retraining opportunities for site personnel
  • Preparation of corrective and preventive (CAPA) plans for issues identified during monitoring activities and pro-active follow of each, individual CAPA until timely resolution
  • Preparation of documents required for EC submissions and notifications, translation of study-related documents (where applicable), and other tasks as instructed by the supervisor
  • Independently negotiate study budgets with potential investigators/institutions and assist with the execution of site contracts as applicable
  • Administration of site payments in accordance with relevant project instructions


By joining our fast-growing and prosperous team, you will have an excellent opportunity for further personal growth and career development.

If you would be interested in joining the Optimapharm team, please send your CV and note that only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted for the further selection process.

Compensation is competitive and final offers will reflect each candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Optimapharm (Talent Acquisition Team, Hiring Managers or any other OPT employee) by recruitment agencies will not be considered for this role. Optimapharm follows a direct sourcing strategy and collaborates exclusively with selected recruitment partners when external support is required.

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