Research Associate

SoTalent; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to join its specialist functional services division in France. The role focuses on exclusive sponsorship with a major pharmaceutical partner, enabling deep integration into the sponsor’s processes and protocols to ensure delivery excellence.

The position offers flexible office-based or home-based work arrangements across French cities and a clear path for professional growth within a top-tier global organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences or nursing background.
• Minimum of two years of independent on-site clinical monitoring experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple protocols across various indications.
• Expert knowledge of Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
• Willingness to travel nationally as required.
• Full professional fluency in French and English with strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Executing site management and monitoring tasks throughout France.
• Collaborating with clinical sites to implement and track patient recruitment strategies.
• Delivering protocol specific training to site staff.
• Documenting site activities through comprehensive monitoring reports and action plans.
• Mentoring and training junior staff members when required.

Skills

Site monitoring

GCP knowledge

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Life Sciences degree

Nursing background

Job description

Career Opportunity Clinical Research Associate France

I am currently representing a premier global clinical solutions provider seeking a dedicated Research Associate to join their specialist functional services division. This is a unique opportunity to work exclusively with a single major pharmaceutical sponsor while enjoying the robust career infrastructure of a top tier global organization.

This position is ideal for an experienced clinical professional who wants to become a subject matter expert in specific therapeutic areas. Unlike traditional multi sponsor roles this model allows you to integrate deeply into the sponsors pipeline using their specific processes and protocols to ensure continuity and excellence in delivery.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements with options for office based or home based locations in cities including Bordeaux Lille Lyon Nantes or Marseille

Consistent workload and team stability

Clear pathways for professional growth and internal promotion

Exposure to innovative pharmaceutical developments at the cutting edge of medicine

Full time permanent contract

Dedicated focus on a single sponsor partnership

Management of approximately fifteen sites

Assigned to two or three protocols typically within Oncology Neurology Immunology or Diabetes

Expected site presence of six to nine days per month depending on project needs

Significant reduction in travel due to the implementation of risk based and remote monitoring strategies

Direct support from a dedicated line manager

Primary Responsibilities

Executing site management and monitoring tasks throughout France

Collaborating with clinical sites to implement and track patient recruitment strategies

Delivering protocol specific training to site staff

Documenting site activities through comprehensive monitoring reports and action plans

Mentoring and training junior staff members when required

Candidate Requirements

Degree in Life Sciences or a background in professional nursing

Minimum of two years of independent on site clinical monitoring experience

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple protocols across various indications

Expert knowledge of Good Clinical Practice guidelines

Willingness to travel nationally as required

Valid and clean French driving license

Full professional fluency in both French and English with strong communication and presentation skills