Senior Clinical Research Associate

Parexel; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate to act as the primary site contact and site manager across all phases of a clinical study. You will take overall responsibility for allocated sites, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and sponsor SOPs, and maintaining study documentation in CTMS/eTMF.

The role requires strong site relationships, data integrity and patient safety, with responsibilities spanning site selection, initiation, monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong site management experience across all study phases.
• Solid understanding of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with regulatory documentation and site oversight.
• Ability to monitor data quality and protect patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Develops strong site relationships across all trial phases.
• Performs monitoring in compliance with ICH-GCP and SOPs.
• Ensures study protocol understanding and site readiness.
• Conducts initiation, monitoring and close-out visits with timely reports.
• Collaborates with sponsor teams to achieve site readiness and enrollment.

Skills

Site management

GCP/ICH knowledge

Regulatory documentation

Data monitoring

Study protocol understanding

Mentoring

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/biology

Job description

PXL FSP has an exciting opportunity for a Senior CRA !

The Senior Clinical Research Associate is responsible for the following:

Act as the primary site contact and site manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study, taking overall responsibility of allocated sites.

Key Accountabilities:

Site Management Responsibilities

• Develops strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all phases of the trial.

• Performs clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents.

• Gains an in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures.

• Coordinates & manages various tasks in collaboration with other sponsor roles to achieve Site Ready.

• Participates & provides inputs on site selection and validation activities.

• Performs remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools to ensure:

• Data generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased.

• Subjects’ right, safety and well-being are protected.

• Conducts site visits including but not limited to validation visits, initiation visits, monitoring visits, close-out visits and records clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non-visit contact reports appropriately in a timely manner.

• Collects, reviews, and monitors required regulatory documentation for study start-up, study maintenance and study close-out.

• Communicates with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections and overall site performance.

• Identifies, assesses and resolves site performance, quality or compliance problems and escalates per defined CRA Escalation Pathway as appropriate in collaboration with CRA-Manager, CRM, TA Head and CRD as needed.

• Works in partnership internally with GCTO country operations, finance, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, legal and regional operations, HQ functional areas and externally with vendors and IRB/IECs and Regulatory Authorities in support of assigned sites.

• Manages and maintains information and documentation in CTMS, eTMF and various other systems as appropriate and per timelines.

Team Development and Support

• Contributes strongly to CRA team knowledge by acting as process Subject Matter Expert (SME), sharing best practices, making recommendations for continuous improvement and providing training as appropriate/required.

• Supports and/or leads audit/inspection activities as needed.

• Mentors / buddies junior CRAs on process/study requirements and performs co-monitoring visits where appropriate.

• Contributes to initiatives and projects adding value to the business

• Performs co-monitoring as appropriate

Compliance with Parexel Standards

• Comply with required training curriculum

• Complete timesheets accurately as required

• Submit expense reports as required

• Update CV as required

• Maintain a working knowledge of and complies with Parexel/Client processes, ICH-GCPs and other applicable requirements

Skills

• Fluent in local languages and English (verbal and written) and excellent communication skills, including the ability to understand and present technical information effectively

• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current GCP / ICH and country clinical research law and guidelines

• Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices

• Excellent understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to work within these guidelines

• Demonstrated ability to mentor/lead

• Proven skills in Site Management including independent management of site performance and patient recruitment

• Demonstrated high level of monitoring skill with independent professional judgement

• Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of various clinical IT applications on computer, tablet and mobile devices) and ability to adapt to new IT applications on various devices

• Ability to understand and analyze data/metrics and act appropriately

• Experience with conducting site motivational visit designed to boost site enrollment

• Capable of managing complex issues, works in a solution-oriented manner

• Performs root cause analysis and implements preventative and corrective action

• Capable of mentoring junior CRAs on process/study requirements and is able to perform co-monitoring visits where appropriate

• Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills, conflict management, problem solving skills

• Able to work highly independently across multiple protocols, sites, and therapy areas

• High sense of accountability / urgency

• Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a changing environment

• Works effectively in a matrix multicultural environment; ability to establish and maintain culturally sensitive working relationships

• Demonstrates commitment to customer focus

• Works with high quality and compliance mindset

• Positive mindset, growth mindset, capable of working independently and being self-driven

• Demonstrates and projects professional demeanor and communication consistent with organizational policies and practices

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 65%-75% of working time • Expected travelling ~2-3 days/week

• Current driver’s license required

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 4 years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in bio/pharma/CRO Note: Specific monitoring or therapeutic experience/requirements may vary depending on the Country or study needs

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with a strong emphasis in science and /or biology

EEO Disclaimer

Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.