Clinical Research Associate II (FSP) - Sydney or Melbourne

FTSYD Fortrea Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Fortrea in Australia is seeking a Clinical Research Associate II to independently monitor study sites, build investigator relationships and support timely, quality data delivery.

You will ensure protocol compliance, informed consent, and regulatory adherence while partnering with sponsors and site teams to meet study milestones. This role offers growth toward senior CRA levels within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong clinical judgement and ownership of monitoring responsibilities.
• Clear communication with diverse stakeholders and teams.
• Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Independently monitor assigned study sites from initiation through closeout and escalation as needed.
• Ensure informed consent, protocol compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Review source documents and data, address issues with sites promptly.
• Prepare monitoring reports and maintain inspection-ready documentation.
• Build relationships with investigators and site teams to support recruitment and quality.
• Collaborate with sponsors, vendors and internal teams to meet milestones.
• Identify risks early and drive actions to completion.
• Share knowledge with colleagues to strengthen the monitoring team.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Ownership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

Clinical trial systems

Computer applications

Job description

Grow your monitoring career. Build trusted partnerships. Make every site count.

About the role

Ready to take greater ownership of your studies and sites? At Fortrea, your work connects directly to patient safety, data quality and the development of new medicines. As a Clinical Research Associate II, you will independently monitor clinical trial sites, build strong investigator relationships and help keep studies moving with quality and confidence. You will join a global clinical research organization where learning, collaboration and individual perspectives are valued. This opportunity suits a competent CRA who wants broader exposure, meaningful responsibility and a clear path toward senior-level monitoring.

Why join Fortrea?

• Meaningful impact: Help deliver clinical trials that can improve lives and bring new medicines closer to patients.
• Career momentum: Build toward Senior CRA opportunities through learning, mentorship and varied clinical exposure.
• Trust and autonomy: Own your sites, use your judgement and partner across teams to solve problems.
• Global collaboration: Work with experienced colleagues, sponsors, investigators and site teams across a global organization.
• Inclusion and well-being: Join a respectful workplace with competitive benefits supporting physical, financial and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage assigned study sites from initiation through routine monitoring and closeout.
• Protect participants by confirming informed consent, protocol compliance and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review source documents, verify case report form data and work with sites to resolve issues promptly.
• Prepare accurate, timely monitoring reports and maintain inspection-ready study documentation.
• Build productive relationships with investigators and site teams to support recruitment, quality and delivery.
• Partner with sponsors, vendors and internal colleagues to meet study timelines and milestones.
• Identify risks early, escalation appropriately and follow actions through to completion.
• Share knowledge with colleagues and contribute to a collaborative monitoring team.

We're looking for:

• A strong clinical judgement, curiosity, ownership and the confidence to communicate clearly with different stakeholders.
• A bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related discipline, or equivalent clinical research experience.
• Typically at least 18 months of independent, on-site clinical monitoring experience in a pharmaceutical or CRO environment.
• Working knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical trial regulations, drug development and site management.
• A track record of protecting patient safety and delivering reliable, high-quality clinical data.
• Clear communication, strong organizational skills and practical problem-solving ability.
• Confidence using clinical trial systems and relevant computer applications.
• A valid driver’s licence and flexibility to travel regularly to study sites.

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