Senior CRA: Hands-on Lead for Global ANZ Trials

Planet Pharma; Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate to lead site monitoring across Australia and New Zealand. You will own site management, monitoring activities, and study delivery while maintaining strong investigator relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role offers a hands-on SCRA path with mentorship of junior CRAs, exposure to complex global studies, and opportunities to contribute to study timelines and targets in a collaborative CRO environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of independent monitoring experience within Australia.
• Experience conducting all monitoring visit types across Phase II and/or III studies.
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and Australian regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Site Selection, Site Initiation, Interim Monitoring, and Close-Out Visits
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators and site personnel
• Ensure protocol, ICH-GCP, and regulatory compliance
• Perform source data verification, CRF review, and query resolution
• Support site identification and feasibility activities
• Deliver investigator and site staff training
• Mentor and support junior CRAs
• Participate in audits and inspection-readiness activities
• Maintain study documentation and tracking systems
• Collaborate with project teams, sponsors, vendors, and regulatory stakeholders
• Drive study timelines, recruitment goals, and quality metrics

Skills

Independent monitoring

Client/stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Life Sciences degree

Job description

Planet Pharma is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate to lead site monitoring across Australia and New Zealand. You will own site management, monitoring activities, and study delivery while maintaining strong investigator relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role offers a hands-on SCRA path with mentorship of junior CRAs, exposure to complex global studies, and opportunities to contribute to study timelines and targets in a collaborative CRO environment.