Ophthalmology CRA II & Sr. CRAs - Central & West Coast

Fortrea; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking experienced Ophthalmology Clinical Research Associates to lead site monitoring in clinical trials, focusing on patient care, data integrity, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have 1-3+ years of relevant clinical monitoring experience, preferably in ophthalmology, and will receive comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401(K), and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Employee Recognition Awards

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of Clinical Monitoring experience.
• Ophthalmology experience is essential.
• Nursing licensure is also recognized.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clinical trial sites and ensure adherence to protocols.
• Conduct pre-study and initiation visits; manage study files.
• Train new employees and coordinate clinical projects as needed.

Skills

Clinical Monitoring

Teamwork

Data Integrity Monitoring

Adaptability

Emergency Response

Education

University or college degree in a related field

Certification in an allied health profession

Job description

Ophthalmology CRA II & Sr. CRAs - Central & West Coast

Ophthalmology CRA II & Sr. CRAs - Central & West Coast

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We are currently seeking Experienced Ophthalmology CRAs to lead and support our Full Service Outsourcing team. West Coast preferred.

What You Will Do

You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials and respond to emergency situations based upon clinical research standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of study site monitoring including routine monitoring and close-out of clinical sites, maintenance of study files, conduct of pre-study and initiation visits; liaise with vendors; and other duties, as assigned -
• Responsible for all aspects of site management as prescribed in the project plans
• General On-Site Monitoring
• Ensure the study staff who will conduct the protocol have received the proper materials and instructions to safely enter patients into the study
• Ensure the protection of study patients by verifying that informed consent procedures and protocol requirements are adhered to according to the applicable regulatory requirements
• Ensure the integrity of the data submitted on Case Report Forms (CRFs) or other data collection tools by careful source document Monitor data for missing or implausible data
• Responsible for all aspects of registry management as prescribed in the project plans - Undertake feasibility work when requested
• Complete Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting, process production of repo11s, narratives and follow up of SAEs
• Independently perform CRF review; query generation and resolution against established data review guidelines on Fortrea or client data management systems as assigned by management
• Assist with training of new employees, eg. co-monitoring
• Coordinate designated clinical projects as a Local Project Coordinator (with supervision, if applicable) and may act as a local client contact as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
  
  

Requirements

• University or college degree, or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g. nursing licensure)
• 1 - 3+ years of Clinical Monitoring experience
• Ophthalmology experience is required
• Open to major hub locations on West Coast or Central US
  
  

The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:

• Fast paced: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.
• Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
• Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.
• Technology based. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.
  
  

What do you get?

Benefits

Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)
• 401(K)
• Paid time off (PTO) – Flex Plan
• Employee recognition awards
• Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)
• Target Pay Range (based on title): $105-140K
  
  

- Remote

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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