About the role
AI summarisedManager of Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) at a pharmaceutical company, responsible for overseeing CRA performance, resource allocation, and vendor management to ensure quality and compliance in clinical trials.
BiopharmaFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee CRA performance, development, and coaching to ensure delivery, productivity, and quality performance indicators
- Manage and allocate CRA resources to studies and sites, ensuring balanced workloads and quality monitoring
- Monitor and approve CRA travel and expenses to ensure compliance with T&E policy and budget
- Collaborate with SSO Clinical Project Managers to support recruitment strategies and site performance
- Ensure timely communication with vendors and align resource needs and expectations
- Oversee vendor monitoring performance targets, including site recruitment commitments, timely data entry, and issue resolution
- Support clinical development audits, site audits, and inspections, ensuring CAPA follow-up and implementation
Requirements
- A degree in a scientific or health discipline; an advanced degree is preferable
- Minimum 7 years of experience in clinical research, including planning, executing, and monitoring clinical trials
- Strong project management and team leadership capabilities
- Thorough understanding of clinical drug development, international standards (GCP/ICH), and health authority regulations
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- Proficiency in digital and technological tools