Overview

TFS HealthScience is excited to be expanding our Strategic Resourcing team and we are looking for an experienced, highly motivated Clinical Research Associate (CRA) who shares our vision of providing clinical research excellence. Our (INSERT - name of department) team is a highly experienced international group of professionals led by an industry expert.

We are a leading global mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. We combine the full-service capabilities and global reach of a large CRO with the flexibility and personal approach only a mid-size CRO can deliver.

Our cores values of Trust, Quality, Flexibility and Passion are what makes TFS Healthscience the successful company it is today. Our values shape our culture and work ethic. They reflect what we stand for and guide our organisation.

Together we make a difference. 

TFS HealthScience is looking for a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) based in the United States.  This role will sit embedded within one of our prestigious clients who promotes rapid career development. 

We look forward to receiving your application soon! 

The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is part of Clinical Operations or Strategic Resourcing Solutions Unit within TFS Develop and will function operationally as a member of a Project Team and is responsible for the initiation, on–site and remote monitoring and termination of investigative sites during study conduct, according to company policies, SOPs and regulatory requirements.

The CRA may conduct all stages of site monitoring (feasibility, pre-study, initiation, interim, and close-out). Ability to travel as needed: may involve overnight and international travel

Responsibilities

• Monitor on-site and remotely clinical trials in accordance with TFS and/or client company Standard Operating Procedures, FDA regulations, and GCP and ICH guidelines
• Review CRFs (paper or electronic) and subject source documentation for validity and accuracy and generate queries to investigational sites/clients to resolve problem data
• Identify site problems/deficiencies and bring to the attention of management through trip reporting, memos, and verbal communication with Project Manager or Lead CRA
• Initiates corrective action to resolve issues as directed by supervisor
• Contribute to the completion of the application to Ethics Committee/IRB, prepare necessary documentation enclosed to the application according to local requirements in cooperation with CTA and directed by Lead CRA/Project Manager
• Participate in contract handling and negotiation directed by Lead CRA/Project Manager
• Set up ISF and SMF (or cooperate with CTA) and distribute to the investigational sites.
• In cooperation with study team, responsible for SMF maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in life science or nursing; or equivalent
• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant clinical experience
• Able to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities
• Understand basic medical terminology and science associated with the assigned drugs and therapeutic areas
• Possess the understanding of Good Clinical Practice regulations, ICH guidelines
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team matrix organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What can we offer you?

A great place to work where you will get the chance to push your career to the next level, global environment with global opportunities. You will also get the opportunity to be part of a team with highly intelligent, passionate experts from all over the world. TFS is a place for inspiration where we focus on the patients, saving lives and aiming to increase their quality of life by supporting our clients. 

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