Clinical Research Associate Lead in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Trials

3 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Lifelancer Full time

Are you a skilled Clinical Research Associate looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for cardiovascular and metabolic trials? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced CRA to join our team at Worldwide Clinical Trials.

About the Job

We offer an exciting opportunity to work with a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates, and invents. As a Clinical Research Associate Lead, you will be responsible for conducting site qualifications, initiation, interim monitoring, site management, and study close-out visits. You will review study subject safety information and informed consent, conduct source document verification for compliance, patient safety, and veracity of data. Additionally, you will actively participate in study team and investigator meetings, compile and ensure completeness of regulatory documents and ethical submission documentation, and review study subject safety information and informed consent and study material (e.g., CRFs, manuals).

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct all types of visits, including site qualifications, initiation, interim monitoring, site management, and study close-out visits
  • Review study subject safety information and informed consent and conduct source document verification for compliance, patient safety, and veracity of data
  • Actively participate in study team and investigator meetings
  • Compile and ensure completeness of regulatory documents and ethical submission documentation and review study subject safety information and informed consent and study material (e.g., CRFs, manuals)

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience, plus excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off. You will also receive extensive support through regulatory submissions, TMF management, and in-house CRAs for projects with heavy site management needs. Our commitment to advancing clinical research is nurtured within a supportive and team-oriented environment. In a CRA role, you'll receive regular touchpoints and coaching conversations with your Line Manager to ensure your professional development remains a top priority. We offer a clear career path and development that can lead to Clinical Trial Manager roles.

Requirements

  • At least two years independent clinical monitoring experience
  • Demonstrable experience of handling multiple protocols across a range of therapeutic indications
  • Four-year college curriculum in life sciences, OR Two-year college curriculum or equivalent education / training (nursing degree or equivalent life science degree)
  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the job

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