Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Pharmaceutical Trials

Placements24; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse clinical programs

Job summary

Placements24 in New Zealand seeks an experienced Clinical Research Associate to oversee clinical trials for novel medicines in the Queenstown region. You will ensure quality, integrity, and timely execution at investigative sites, adhering to protocols, GCP, and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a life science degree, at least 3 years in CRA or trial management, and strong communication skills. You must be able to travel frequently across Queenstown and surrounding areas to monitor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life science, nursing, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of CRA or similar trial management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and trial regulations.
• Willingness to travel frequently to Queenstown region.

Responsibilities

• Perform site qualification, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits.
• Ensure adherence to protocols, SOPs and GCP.
• Source data verification to ensure accurate, complete trial data.
• Manage regulatory documents and investigational product accountability.
• Serve as primary liaison with study sites and staff.
• Identify and report adverse events and deviations promptly.

Skills

Site monitoring

GCP knowledge

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science, nursing, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and experienced Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join their dedicated clinical operations team. This vital role involves overseeing and managing clinical trials for novel pharmaceutical products in and around Queenstown . You will be responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity, and timely execution of clinical trial activities at investigative sites, adhering strictly to protocols, GCP, and regulatory requirements. This position offers the chance to contribute to the advancement of new medicines while working within a structured and supportive clinical research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trial sites.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical data through source data verification.
• Manage study site operations, including regulatory document management and investigational product accountability.
• Act as the primary point of contact for study sites, fostering strong working relationships with investigators and site staff.
• Identify and report adverse events and protocol deviations promptly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate or in a similar clinical trial management role.
• Thorough understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical trial regulations.
• Experience with various therapeutic areas is advantageous.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel frequently to clinical trial sites in the Queenstown region and surrounding areas.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education in clinical research.
• Exposure to diverse pharmaceutical development programs.