Ora · 1 day ago
Senior Clinical Research Associate
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expOra is a leading full-service ophthalmic drug and device development firm dedicated to advancing clinical research. The Senior Clinical Research Associate is responsible for developing strong relationships with clinical sites, ensuring compliance with protocols, and coordinating various tasks to achieve site readiness throughout the clinical trial phases.
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Responsibilities
Develop strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all phases of the trial
Performs, with oversight, clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents
Gain in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures
Coordinate & manage various tasks in collaboration with other internal roles to achieve Site Readiness
Participate & provide input on site selection and validation activities
Perform 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 evaluation visits, initiation visits, monitoring visits, close-out visits and records clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non-visit contact reports appropriately in a timely manner
Collect, review, and monitor required regulatory documentation for study start-up, study maintenance and study close-out
Communicate with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections and overall site performance
Identify, assess and resolve site performance, quality or compliance problems and escalates as appropriate in collaboration with Clinical Research Lead and CRA line manager
Manage and maintain information and documentation in CTMS, eTMF and various other systems as appropriate and per timelines
Supports audit/inspection activities as needed
Travel Requirements up to 75%
Adhere to all aspects of Ora’s quality system
Adhere to all essential systems and processes that are required at Ora to maintain compliance to Ora’s data integrity & business ethics and regulatory requirements
Clear and sustained demonstration of Ora’s values -- prioritizing kindness, operational excellence, cultivating joy and scientific rigor – as well as their linked behaviors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 3 years' experience as a Clinical Research Associate or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Capacity to routinely assess protocol and GCP compliance
Ability to understand how to properly assess an investigative site's capabilities to conduct clinical research
Demonstrated ability to verify source data to reported data
Ability to monitor and report on the progress of the trial from start-up to completion
Knowledge of how to select and qualify an investigative site
Strong attention to detail to review the completeness of the investigator site file
Knowledge to reconcile and return/destroy test articles while conducting initiation, interim, and close-out visits
Advanced knowledge of the federal regulations governing research and the standards defining Good Clinical Practices (GCPs)
Ability to read and demonstrate comprehension of a clinical research protocol as well as understand the importance of following the protocol
Proficiency with Excel, CTMS, and EDC
Preferred
Ophthalmic experience is strongly preferred
Multilingual communication is a plus
Benefits
Offering comprehensive healthcare options in Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1.
Providing you the freedom to unwind and recharge when you need to in addition to 14 company paid holidays.
Competitive salaries along with a 401K plan through Fidelity with company match.
Adoption and fertility assistance provided along with offering 16 weeks paid Parental Leave.
Offering peace of mind to help you and your family feel secure.
We'll reimburse you to support your remote workspace and wellness purchases.
No matter what issues you're facing, New Directions is here to help you and your family.
Continued opportunities to grow and develop your career journey.
Opportunities to work with colleagues across the globe.
A chance to research new ophthalmic therapies that will impact patients across the globe.
Company
Ora
Ora is an ophthalmic clinical research and product development firm.
201-500 employees
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