Clinical Research Associate
Alira Health · Framingham, MA · 6 mo ago
AnalystFull-time
Key Responsabilities
- Performs qualification, initiation, interim, and close-out visits and ensures proper documentation of site visits.
- Prepares consistently accurate and timely monitoring visit reports documenting site-related problems, resolutions, actions taken, protocol deviations, study progress, and enrollment status.
- Facilitates adverse event reporting and ensures the reconciliation of SAE reports with source documentation and CRFs.
- Ensures integrity of CRF data through meticulous and thorough source document review and verification.
- Conducts investigational product accountability.
- Reviews regulatory binder for required documents.
- Works closely with in-house CRAs and data management to resolve queries on discrepant data.
- Proactively identifies site issues and develops problem-solving strategies for sites.
- Maintains regular contact with study sites to ensure protocol/GCP compliance, assesses patient accrual rates, and responds to sponsor requests.
- Conducts audit preparation at study sites as needed.
- Works with other CRAs to maintain consistency and promote a collaborative team atmosphere.
- Manages and resolves conflicting priorities to deliver on commitments.
Desired Qualification & Experience
- BS/BA from an undergraduate program or equivalent experience
- 2 years of clinical research experience
Technical Competences & Soft Skills
- Ability to travel
- Proven ability to be careful, thorough, and detail-oriented
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, yet less structured team environment
- Ability to problem-solve unstructured or ambiguous challenges
- Strong command of English, both written and verbal
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customer service orientation
- Proficient with MS Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel
Languages
- English
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS): Biology
- Bachelor of Science (BS): Life Sciences
Contract Type
- Regular