CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Grifols; Sant Cugat del Vallès; Presencial; EUR 35.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global healthcare company is seeking a Clinical Research Associate in Sant Cugat del Vallès. The role involves oversight of clinical trials, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing vendor performance, and effective communication with site personnel. Candidates should have a Life Sciences Degree, experience in a similar role, and proficiency in Spanish and English. A permanent position with a flexible hybrid work model is offered.

Servicios

Flexible schedule

Benefits package

Excellent working environment

Formación

• Minimum of 1 year in a similar role in international CRO or pharmaceutical company.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize based on study needs.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, protocols, and regulatory requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct clinical monitoring for regulatory compliance.
• Manage vendor performance during studies.
• Prepare and document site visit reports.

Conocimientos

Native level of Spanish

Advanced English

Knowledge of ICH/GCPs

Basic ability to use MS Office Suite

Educación

Life Sciences Degree

Master Degree in Clinical Trials

Descripción del empleo

Overview

For more than 75 years, Grifols has worked to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are a global healthcare company that produces essential plasma-derived medicines for patients and provides hospitals and healthcare professionals with the tools, information and services they need to deliver expert medical care.

Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Grifols has over 20.000 employees in 30 countries. Grifols’ three main divisions - Bioscience, Diagnostic and Hospital - develop, manufacture and market innovative products and services available in more than 100 countries. With the world\'s largest network of plasma donation centers, Grifols, through its Bioscience Division, is a leading producer of essential plasma-derived medicines for the treatment of rare, chronic, and sometimes life-threatening conditions. To help ensure a reliable and consistent source of plasma-derived medicines worldwide, we have an integrated production process that begins with plasma collection and continues through fractionation and purification at our three facilities located in Spain (Barcelona) and the United States (Clayton, North Carolina, and Los Angeles, California). Key products include immunoglobulins, alpha-1 antitrypsin, albumin, clotting factors and specialty products.

We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.

What you will do

As a Clinical Research Associate you will provide support in the oversight and management of vendors. You will conduct clinical monitoring to ensure site adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, ICH/GCP Guidelines, company SOPs, and study protocols and you will assist in the clinical trial management to ensure timelines and metrics are met and maintained throughout the study.

Responsibilities

• Review and track comments of monitoring reports generated by CRO as part of Sponsor Oversight of Vendor Clinical Site Monitoring activities in conformance to the clinical trial protocol, company SOPs, GCP/ICH Guidelines and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform Sponsor Site Visits as part of Sponsor Oversight of Vendor Clinical Site Monitoring activities in conformance to the clinical trial protocol, company SOPs, GCP/ICH Guidelines and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the management of vendor performance during conduct of the study.
• Assist with expedited identification, retrieval, and review of study documents particularly those required for site activation/study start-up.
• Conduct/oversee completion of Pre-Study Visits, Site Initiation Visits, Interim Monitoring Visits, and Close-Out Visits, to determine clinical trial protocol, GCP/ICH Guidelines and all applicable regulatory requirements compliance and in agreement with the Clinical Monitoring Plan for the study.
• Prepare telephone contact reports, confirmation letters, site visit reports (Pre-Study Visits, Site Initiation Visits, Interim Monitoring Visits, and Close-Out Visits), and follow-up letters to accurately and completely document site status and activities in agreement with the Clinical Monitoring Plan for the study.
• Verify study documents (e.g., case report forms, source documents, and adverse events) are tracked and reviewed for completeness and accuracy to ensure data integrity.
• Reconcile clinical supplies and drug accountability records at study sites.
• Review/create/track trial newsletters, memos, mass correspondence, or other appropriate trial-related documentation.
• Assist with auditing of study files and retrieval of outstanding documents as needed (in-house and on-site document reconciliation). And you will review and track study documents, including: project files both electronically and in the Trial Master File and Project Status Reports.
• Assist in the coordination and planning of meetings (e.g. Investigator Meetings, Kick-off meetings) and you will prepare accurate and complete meeting minutes for various meetings.
• Conduct monitor training.

Who you are

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• You have a Life Sciences Degree. Master Degree in Clinical Trials would be a plus
• You have aminimum of 1 year in a similar role in international CRO or pharmaceutical company overseeing/managing international studies
• You have a Native level of Spanish and Advanced in English
• You have basic ability to use MS Office Suite.
• You have knowledge of ICH/GCPs.
• You have the ability to establish rapport with site personnel/ colleagues.
• You have a basic knowledge of medical terminology, protocol, clinical trial process, regulatory requirements, and company SOPs.
• You have the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize based on study needs.

What we offer

It is a brilliant opportunity for you, Grifols is fully aware that its employees are one of its major assets. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment.

Information about Grifols is available at grifols.com. If you are interested in joining our company and you have what it takes for such an exciting position, then don’t hesitate to apply!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.

Flexibility for U Program: Hybrid Model

Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday 7-10 to 16-19h and Friday 8-15h (with the same flexible start time).

Benefits package

Contract of Employment: Permanent position

Location: Sant Cugat del Vallès.

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Location: SPAIN; España; Sant Cugat del Valles.