In House Clinical Research Associate
Job Location:
Job Location:
Newark, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 99000 - 121000
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Description
Ardelyx is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on redefining treatment approaches for patients with significant unmet medical needs. By combining scientific innovation with a collaborative purpose-driven culture we strive to create meaningful impact for patients.
Team Ardelyx is united by a shared mission and guided by our core values: Passionate Fearless Dedicated and Inclusive.
We foster an inclusive environment where employees are respected supported and empowered to make an impact both within our company and in the lives of patients we serve.
Team Ardelyx is united by a shared mission and guided by our core values: Passionate Fearless Dedicated and Inclusive.
We foster an inclusive environment where employees are respected supported and empowered to make an impact both within our company and in the lives of patients we serve.
Position Summary:
The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) supports sponsor oversight of clinical trial execution with an focus on site performance data quality and regulatory compliance. Building on prior experience in a Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) or similar role the CRA II independently manages assigned sites and supports study oversight of clinical trial execution.
This role partners closely with Clinical Trial Managers Field CRAs vendors and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure trials are conducted in accordance with ICH-GCP applicable regulations and internal governance standards. The CRA II contributes to proactive risk identification issue resolution and continuous inspection readiness.
Responsibilities:
- Provide sponsor oversight of assigned investigative sites serving as the primary operational and ensuring high quality protocol execution and compliance with GCP and regulatory requirements
- Monitor site performance through centralized and remote review of study data key performance metrics and monitoring outputs including proactively identify and escalate issues with recommended mitigation strategies
- Support study start-up conduct and close-out activities including site feasibility activation training and close-out documentation
- Ensure timely collection review and maintenance of essential regulatory documents and maintain Trial Master File (TMF) completeness quality and inspection readiness
- Partner with Clinical Trial Managers and CRO monitoring teams to provide sponsor oversight and ensure monitoring activities align with the studys risk-based monitoring strategy
- Track and analyze protocol deviations safety events data discrepancies and site performance trends; collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive timely resolution
- Support regulatory and inspection readiness by overseeing IRB/EC submissions and approvals maintaining accurate site documentation and contributing to audit and inspection preparation responses and follow-up activities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Operations Data Management Safety Regulatory Affairs and Biostatistics and support sponsor oversight of CROs and other
- Participate in investigator meetings study team meetings and internal governance as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in relevant scientific discipline with 2-5 years of experience in clinical research clinical operations or healthcare-related roles or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Prior experience as a Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) Study Coordinator or similar clinical research role required
- Working knowledge of ICH-GCP FDA regulations and global clinical trial requirements
- Experience with sponsor systems EDC eTMF CTMS and centralized monitoring tools
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret study and site-level performance trends
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high level of attention to detail
- Demonstrated sponsor mindset with a focus on quality accountability and compliance
- Ability to work independently while escalating issues appropriately
- Strong problem abilities and proactive risk identification skills
- Effective collaboration and stakeholder management abilities
- Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working cross-functionally to solve operational challenges.
- Ability to travel as needed
The anticipated annualized base pay range for this full-time position is $99000 - $121000. Ardelyx utilizes industry data to ensure that our compensation is competitive and aligned with our industry peers. Actual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including years of relevant experience training qualifications and internal equity. The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target and equity awards subject to eligibility and other requirements.
Ardelyx also offers a robust benefits package to employees including a 401(k) plan with generous employer match 12 weeks of paid parental leave up to 12 weeks of living organ and bone marrow leave equity incentive plans health plans (medical prescription drug dental and vision)life insurance and disability flexible time off annual Winter Holiday shut down and at least 11 paid holidays.
Ardelyx is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
From discovery through commercialisation, all of us at Ardelyx are driven to advance targeted therapies where significant medical needs persist.
