Research Associate

Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the execution of clinical studies, mainly observational, and clinical investigations under the supervision by the Project Manager: identify, select, initiate and close‐out appropriate investigational sites for clinical studies and clinical investigations. To monitor those sites to ensure that studies are carried out according to the study protocol and in accordance with CRO/Sponsor SOPs/Wis, any applicable regulations and standards and the principles of ICH GCP, as applicable.
Participate in the feasibility process of new studies/clinical investigations, collect feasibility questionnaire (if applicable) and other documents necessary for the ethical and administrative submission
verify that the Investigator and staff are qualified for the study and have sufficient available time and resources/facilities; verify that the Site is suitable with regard to its structure, instruments and the availability of patients affected by the pathology being studied
ensure that the Investigator and staff have adequate training on study protocol and all related procedures, including the Investigational Medicinal Product/Investigational Product/Medical Device and the ICH‐GCP, ISO1455 and any other applicable standards
Interact with the Regulatory and submission team and support in collecting the documents or information necessary for the ethical and administrative submission
Check that the enrolment schedule is in line with the study plan/projections and motivate Investigators to achieve the planned recruitment targets
Ensure delivery of study materials and products are available prior to study initiation
Ongoing management of study materials, including study product(s), as foreseen for the specific study and as applicable (product supply and return, CRFs, laboratory material and samples, study documents, etc.)
Conduct regular on‐site and remote monitoring visits in accordance with the Monitoring Plan, the contract, OPIS/Sponsor SOPs/WIs as appropriate
Ensure accuracy and completeness of data entered into OPIS/Sponsor systems and ensure that the confidentiality of the patient is respected
Perform source data verification according to the Monitoring Plan or other similar documents
Verify that Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events have been reported according to OPIS and/or Sponsor procedures and in adherence to regulatory requirements
0-12 Months of experience as CRA
Knowledge of ICH‐GCP and ISO14155 and techniques for the monitoring of clinical studies and clinical investigations
for CRA working in Italy, of Ministerial Decree 15.11.2011 in order to conduct interventional clinical trials)
Able to carry out all the activities related to the monitoring of clinical trials/clinical investigations, guaranteeing the security of information
Good knowledge of English language
Able to work independently under the supervision of the Project Managers and Clinical Operations Managers
Able to interact with the personnel of clinical studies and clinical investigations
Founded in 1998 in Italy and now operating at an international level, OPIS is a full‐service science driven biotech focused CRO providing premium trial management for multi‐country clinical trials, including state‐of‐the‐art information technology solutions and innovative approaches to the increasing complexity and variety of current projects.
OPIS added value lies in its highly specialized professionals who can assist their clients using their deep know‐how and experience to guarantee a top‐quality level of Clinical Trial Management and ability to operate in a wide range of fields (medical writing, scientific and statistical consultancy for trial design, regulatory activities, pharmacovigilance, etc.)