Clinical Research Associate

About the role

As a Field Based Clinical Research Associate at AstraZeneca, you will play a pivotal role in delivering clinical studies at allocated centers. You will work in close collaboration with other monitors and the local study delivery team to ensure that quality and quantity commitments are met in a timely and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, initiate, monitor, and close an agreed number of centers in clinical studies according to AZ procedural documents, international guidelines such as ICH and GCP, and relevant local regulations.
• Deliver according to the commitments in individual trials.
• If with longer tenure and experience, you may take on additional responsibilities including additional tasks associated with Lead CRA, Senior CRA, and/or Site Liaison.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Life Science discipline
• 1.5+ years of CRA experience in Cardiovascular/Metabolic, Respiratory, and/or Immunology therapeutic experience
• Fluent knowledge of spoken and written English
• Excellent knowledge of international guidelines ICH/GCP, basic knowledge of GMP/GDP
• Good knowledge of relevant local regulations
• Good medical knowledge in relevant AZ Therapeutic Areas
• Basic understanding of the drug development process
• Good understanding of Clinical Study Management including monitoring, study drug handling, and data management
• Ability to travel as required, 50-70%

Skills

• Ability to deliver quality according to the requested standards
• Ability to work in an environment of remote collaborators
• Manages change with a positive approach for self, team, and the business. Sees change as an opportunity to improve performance and add value to the business
• Ability to look for and champion more efficient and effective methods/processes of delivering quality clinical trials with reduced budget and in less time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines
• Good cultural awareness
• Ability to understand the impact of technology on projects and to use and develop computer skills while making appropriate use of systems/software in an e-enabled environment
• Team-oriented and flexible; ability to respond quickly to shifting demands and opportunities

Pay

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $112,154.40 - 168,231.60. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles).

Benefits

• A qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid leaves
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans

Why Join Us?

We are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

Contact Information

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity. If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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