Clinical Research Associate II/Sr.

Fortrea; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 340,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Associate to join our Hong Kong team on-site. You will monitor sites, ensure ICH-GCP compliance, manage source data and regulatory documents, and support trial management activities.

The role requires 2+ years of CRA experience, proficiency in English and local language, and a strong understanding of clinical trial processes. Travel may be required to sites.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in Life Science preferred or equivalent healthcare experience.
• Minimum 2 years as CRA with on-site monitoring in Hong Kong (past 3 months).
• CRA II or SCRA considered with additional monitoring experience in pharma/CRO industries.
• Basic understanding of ICH Guidelines and GCP.
• Fluent in local language and English.

Responsibilities

• Site management for clinical studies per SOPs, ICH GCP, and sponsor requirements.
• Conduct on-site monitoring including Pre-study, Site Initiation, Process Monitoring, Routine Monitoring, and Close-out Visits.
• Prepare and implement project plans related to Clinical Monitoring responsibilities.
• Verify informed consent and protocol requirements; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review source documents and ensure data integrity; resolve data queries.
• Maintain regulatory documents and eTMF/sponsor documents.
• Track IP shipments and inventory; ensure secure storage per protocol.
• Ensure audit readiness at site and support training of staff.
• Attend investigators’ meetings and project team meetings as needed.

Skills

CRA experience

English fluency

Local language fluency

Education

Bachelor or higher in Life Science or equivalent

Job description

Fortrea is excited to connect with talented individuals for future opportunities. If you meet the job requirements, we'll invite you for an interview. If you're pre-selected, our recruiter will keep in touch and let you know when the role officially opens, so we can reconfirm your interest before moving forward with an offer.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Site management responsibility for clinical studies according to Fortrea’s Standard Operating Procedures, ICH GCP Guidelines, applicable project plans and Sponsor requirements, including verification of study training records.
• Conducts site monitoring responsibilities for clinical trials according to Fortrea’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ICH guidelines and GCP; including Pre-study, Site Initiation, Process Monitoring, Routine Monitoring, and Close-out Visits.
• Prepares and implements project plans related to Clinical Monitoring responsibilities.
• Ensures the protection of subjects by verifying that informed consent procedures and protocol requirements are adhered to alongside applicable regulatory requirements.
• Safeguards data integrity by careful source document review, source document verification, query generation, and resolution against established data review guidelines on Fortrea or client data management systems.
• Confirms Site Regulatory documents and applicable eTMF/Sponsor Documents are complete and current throughout the duration of the trial.
• Guarantees that the study Investigational Product inventory and accountability is accurate and that study materials are stored securely and per protocol requirements.
• Ensures adherence to global quality control and CRA performance metrics.
• Ensures audit readiness at site level.
• Acts in the project role of a Lead CRA as assigned.
• General On-Site Monitoring Responsibilities:
• Ensure the study staff who will conduct the protocol have received the proper materials and instructions to safely enter subjects/patients into the study. Ensure the protection of study subjects or patients by performing eligibility review, verifying that screening, informed consent procedures and protocol requirements are adhered to according to the applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the integrity of the source data reported by careful source document review. Monitor data for missing or implausible data.
• Ensure study data completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance; identify deficiencies, deviations and discrepancies, and initiate corrective action as required.
• Ensure the resources of the Sponsor and Fortrea are spent wisely by performing the required monitoring tasks in an efficient manner, according to SOPs and established guidelines, including managing travel expenses in an economical fashion according to Fortrea travel policy.
• Travel, including air travel, may be required and is an essential function of the job.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely trip reports.
• Independently perform eCRF review, 100% source data verification, query generation and resolution against established data review guideline with or without direct supervision, on Fortrea or client data management systems, as assigned by management.
• Assist with the administration of clinical research projects, recruiting investigators (if applicable), collecting investigator documentation and site management.
• Update, navigate, and maintain Fortrea or study/Sponsor-specific trial management tools/eClinical systems.
• Track IP shipments and supplies, as needed.
• Track and follow-up on serious adverse events as assigned.
• Work closely with the study team, align monitoring to critical study timelines ensuring study deliverables are met.
• Prepare and implement study-specific monitoring plans and site Initiation slides, as assigned.
• Attend investigators’ meetings (if applicable), project team meetings and teleconferences, and others as needed.
• Present training content for site initiation.
• Assist with training of new employees (e.g., co-monitoring).
• All other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications (Minimum Required)

• B.A./B.S. (Life Science preferred) or equivalent healthcare experience.
• Minimum 2 year experience as CRA. Has conducted on site monitoring in Hong Kong in the past 3 months.
• In lieu of the above requirement,
• -CRA II: candidates with 2 more years of CRA monitoring experience in pharmaceutical or CRO industries may be considered.
• -SCRA: candidates with 4 more years of CRA monitoring experience in pharmaceutical or CRO industries may be considered.
• Basic understanding of ICH Guidelines and GCP including a basic understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Basic understanding of the clinical trial process.
• Fluent in local language and English.

Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com.