Sr CRA (Level I and II)

ThermoFisher Scientific; Barcelona; Hybride; EUR 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Sr CRA (Level I/II) in Spain to monitor investigator sites using risk-based methods, perform data quality checks, and ensure protocol alignment through on-site and remote activities.

The role requires strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, efficient document management, and collaboration with the Clinical Team Manager. Expect significant travel and close coordination with study sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or RN certification.
• 2+ years of clinical research monitoring experience.
• Valid driver's license where applicable.
• Equivalency may be considered.

Responsabilités

• Monitors investigator sites using a risk-based monitoring approach and conducts RCAs to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Performs data checks (SDR/SDV/CRF) during on-site and remote monitoring and ensures timely documentation.
• Maintains site communications, supports investigator payments, and escalates issues to clinical management.
• Tracks trial status, updates CTMS, and provides progress reports to the Clinical Team Manager.
• Ensures essential documents comply with ICH-GCP and project specifications.
• Participates in investigator meetings and site initiation activities; supports trial close-out and material retrieval.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Registered Nursing certification

2+ years as clinical research monitor

Description du poste

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Locations considered:

• Madrid (Hybrid basis)

• Barcelona (remote basis)

Position: Sr CRA (Level I and II)

What You'll Do:

• Monitors investigator sites with a risk-based monitoring approach: applies rootcause analysis (RCA), critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify siteprocesses failure and corrective/preventive actions to bring the site intocompliance and decrease risks. Ensures data accuracy through SDR, SDV andCRF review as applicable through on-site and remote monitoring activities.Assess investigational product through physical inventory and records review. Documents observations in reports and letters in a timely manner using approved business writing standards. Escalates observed deficiencies and issues to clinical management expeditiously and follow all issues through to resolution. May need to maintain regular contact between monitoring visits with investigative sites to confirm that the protocol is being followed, that previously identified issues are being resolved and that the data is being recorded in a timely manner. Conducts monitoring tasks in accordance with the approved monitoring plan. Participates in the investigator payment process. Ensures a shared responsibility with other project team members on issues/findings resolution. Investigates and follows-up on findings as applicable

• Provides trial status tracking and progress update reports to the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) as required. Ensures study systems are updated per agreed study conventions (e.g. Clinical Trial Management System, CTMS). Performs QC check of reports generated from CTMS system where required.

• Participates in investigator meetings as necessary. Identifies potential investigators in collaboration with the client company to ensure the acceptability of qualified investigative sites. Initiates clinical trial sites according to the relevant procedures to ensure compliance with the protocol and regulatory and ICH GCP obligations, making recommendations where warranted. Ensures trial close out and retrieval of trial materials.

• Ensures that required essential documents are complete and in place, according to ICH-GCP and applicable regulations. Conducts on-site file reviews as per project specifications.

• Contributes to the project team by assisting in preparation of project publications/tools, and sharing ideas/suggestions with team members. Performs additional study tasks as assigned by CTM (e.g. trip report review, newsletter creation, lead CRA team calls etc).

• Facilitates effective communication between investigative sites, the client company and the project team through written, oral and/or electronic contacts.

• Responds to company, client and applicable regulatory requirements/audits/inspections.

• Maintains & completes administrative tasks such as expense reports and timesheets in a timely manner.

• Contributes to other project work and initiatives for process improvement, as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences related field or a Registered Nursing certification or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years as a clinical research monitor).

• Valid driver's license where applicable

• In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective clinical monitoring skills

• Demonstrated understanding of medical/therapeutic area knowledge and medical terminology

• Excellent understanding and demonstrated application of ICH GCPs, applicable regulations and procedural documents

• Well-developed critical thinking skills, including but not limited to critical mindset, in-depth investigation for appropriate root cause analysis and problem solving

• Ability to manages Risk Based Monitoring concepts and processes

• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with medical personnel

• Ability to maintain customer focus through the utilization of good listening skills, attention to detailand the ability to perceive customers' underlying issues

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Effective organizational and time management skills

• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in a wide range of scenarios

• Ability to work in a team or independently as required

• Good computer skills: proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn appropriate software

• Good English language and grammar skills

• Good presentation skills

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is performed in an office/ laboratory/clinical/and/or home office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.

• Frequent drives to site locations. Frequent travel, generally 60-80% but more for some individuals.

• May also include extended overnight stays.

• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.

• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.

• Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions.

• Must be able to comply with specific sponsor/client/site requirements, even if not required by Thermo Fisher Scientific (e.g., disclosure of vaccination status, or other personal information). On some occasions, this information may be required to be provided directly to sponsor/client/site.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.