Clinical Research Associate- South West

Job Description

• Be the primary site contact and site manager throughout the study lifecycle taking overall accountability for assigned sites
• Build nurture and maintain strong site relationships to ensure stable performance from start-up through close-out
• Perform remote and on-site monitoring in accordance with ICH-GCP local regulations protocol monitoring plans and our organizations SOPs
• Ensure high-quality data: complete accurate unbiasedand always with participant rights safety and well-being protected
• Conduct all site visit types (validation initiation monitoring close-out) with timely clear and comprehensive reporting
• Drive site readiness: coordinate cross-functional activities and contribute to site selection and validation
• Oversee regulatory documentation across start-up maintenance and close-out; ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Identify assess and resolve site performance quality and compliance issues; escalate per the CRA Escalation Pathway when needed in collaboration with the CRA Manager CRM TA Head and CRD
• Partner across functions (country operations finance regulatory affairs pharmacovigilance legal regional operations HQ) and with external stakeholders (vendors IRBs/IECs Regulatory Authorities)
• Maintain accurate on-time documentation in CTMS eTMF and related systems
• Share expertise as a process SME; mentor/buddy peers and contribute to team best practices
• Support or lead audit/inspection activities; conduct co-monitoring as appropriate
• Expand our research network: identify and develop new potential sites per country strategy strengthening local research capabilities

• Demonstrated experience in clinical monitoring/site management within biopharma CRO or academic research
• Strong working knowledge of ICH-GCP local regulations and clinical trial operations
• Proven ability to manage multiple sites priorities and stakeholders with a solutions-focused mindset
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with investigators and site staff
• High attention to detail documentation excellence and proficiency with CTMS eTMF and digital monitoring tools
• Proactive problem-solving with sound judgment and timely escalation when needed
• Bachelors degree in life sciences or related field (advanced degree a plus)

• Meaningful impact: contribute directly to advancing clinical science and patient outcomes
• Growth and mentorship: act as a subject matter expert mentor peers and shape best practices
• Collaborative culture: work cross-functionally with supportive high-performing teams
• Future-facing operations: leverage modern systems and monitoring approaches to deliver operational excellence

Closing date for applications :23/01/2026

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