Clinical Research Associate

4 settimane fa


Roma, Lazio, Italia MSD A tempo pieno
The Clinical Research Associate Role

The role of Clinical Research Associate involves overseeing the performance and compliance of assigned protocols and sites in a country. Under the guidance of the CRA manager, the individual ensures study conduct compliance with ICH/GCP, country regulations, Company policies, quality standards, and adverse event reporting requirements both internally and externally. Acting as the primary site contact and manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study, the CRA takes overall responsibility for allocated sites. Besides, actively expanding the territory for clinical research by seeking and fostering new sites. Additionally, the CRA participates in internal meetings as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for monitoring processes and systems.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Performing clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan, and associated documents.
  • Conducting site visits, such as validation visits, initiation visits, monitoring visits, and close-out visits, and documenting visit & non-visit contact reports accurately and promptly.
  • Collecting, reviewing, and monitoring required regulatory documentation for study start-up, maintenance, and close-out.
  • Engaging with Investigators and site staff on protocol-related issues, recruitment, retention, deviations, audits/inspections, and overall site performance.
  • Identifying, assessing, and resolving site performance, quality, or compliance problems and escalating per defined CRA Escalation Pathway in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
  • Collaborating with GCTO country operations, finance, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, legal and regional operations, HQ functional areas, vendors, IRB/IECs, and Regulatory Authorities to support assigned sites.
  • Supporting and/or leading audit/inspection activities as necessary.
Experience Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in a bio/pharma/CRO company.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with a strong focus on science and/or biology.

CORE Competency Expectations:
  • Proficiency in Local Languages and English (verbal and written) with strong communication skills.
  • Thorough understanding and practical knowledge of clinical research, clinical trial phases, GCP/ICH standards, and local clinical research laws.
  • Familiarity with Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to operate within these guidelines.
  • Hands-on experience with Good Documentation Practices.
  • Demonstrated skills in Site Management, including performance management and patient recruitment.
  • High level of monitoring skills with independent professional judgment.
  • Good IT skills (MS Office, various clinical IT applications, adaptability to new IT applications).
  • Ability to analyze data/metrics and take appropriate actions.
  • Proficient in managing complex issues in a solution-oriented approach.
  • Conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventive and corrective measures.
Behavioral Competency Expectations:
  • Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Capability to work independently across multiple protocols, sites, and therapeutic areas.
  • Strong sense of accountability and ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
  • Effective collaboration in a multicultural setting, maintaining culturally sensitive working relationships.
  • Dedication to Customer focus and a positive, growth-oriented mindset, self-driven and independent.

We value diversity and inclusion, believing that breakthrough innovation arises when diverse ideas converge in an inclusive atmosphere. We encourage respectful challenges among colleagues and a collective problem-solving approach. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.



  • Roma, Lazio, Italia MSD A tempo pieno

    Job DescriptionWe are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we "follow the science" that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a...


  • Roma, Lazio, Italia MSD A tempo pieno

    Job DescriptionWe are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we "follow the science" that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a...


  • Roma, Lazio, Italia MSD A tempo pieno

    Job DescriptionWe aim to establish ourselves as the leading research-focused pharmaceutical company globally. Our dedication to improving healthcare accessibility is evident through our extensive policies, programs, and partnerships. At the forefront of combating diseases that affect both humans and animals, including cancer, HIV, Ebola, and emerging animal...

  • Clinical Research Manager

    1 settimana fa


    Roma, Lazio, Italia MSD A tempo pieno

    Job DescriptionWe aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world. We demonstrate our commitment to patients and population health by increasing access to health care through far-reaching policies, programs, and partnerships. Today, we continue to be at the forefront of research to prevent and treat diseases that threaten...


  • Roma, Lazio, Italia University of Liverpool A tempo pieno

    Following a successful grant application to the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council we are seeking to recruit one 60% FTE (i.e. 3 days per week) Postdoctoral Research Associate, for a 9-month fixed period, based in Rome, Italy.The Project entitled The Other Rome: Centring People and Spaces of Maintenance is a collaboration between the Liverpool School of...


  • Roma, Lazio, Italia University of Liverpool A tempo pieno

    Following a successful grant application to the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council we are seeking to recruit one 60% FTE (i.e. 3 days per week) Postdoctoral Research Associate, for a 9-month fixed period, based in Rome, Italy.The Project entitled The Other Rome: Centring People and Spaces of Maintenance is a collaboration between the Liverpool School of...


  • Roma, Lazio, Italia Bristol Myers Squibb A tempo pieno

    Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the...


  • Roma, Lazio, Italia John Cabot University A tempo pieno

    Job SummaryJohn Cabot University invites applications for an open-rank (assistant or associate) full-time tenure-track faculty position in Economics. The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of tenure.We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Economics who are specialized in macroeconomics, finance, banking, and capital markets and have...


  • Roma, Lazio, Italia IQVIA A tempo pieno

    Senior Data AnalystLocation: Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Poland, hybrid or fully remoteJob Summary:Our Regional Deployment Team is seeking a Healthcare Senior Data Analyst to analyse, map and ingest healthcare data into a data warehouse. The successful candidate will be responsible for deep understanding of clinical data sources and its related...


  • Roma, Lazio, Italia John Cabot University A tempo pieno

    Job SummaryJohn Cabot University, an accredited American liberal arts university in Rome, Italy, offering four-year degree programs, invites applications for an open-rank (assistant or associate) full-time tenure-track faculty position in Psychology. The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of tenure. Candidates are expected to be fluent...

  • Global Trial Leader

    1 settimana fa


    Roma, Lazio, Italia IQVIA A tempo pieno

    Job OverviewManage and support the operational elements and execution of studies and/or programs to ensure delivery; time and quality resulting in strong financial performance and customer satisfaction and in accordance with SOPs; policies and practices from pre-award to close-out. Work with study(ies)/program(s) teams to focus on leveraging deep therapeutic...

  • Global Trial Leader

    2 settimane fa


    Roma, Lazio, Italia IQVIA A tempo pieno

    Job OverviewManage and support the operational elements and execution of studies and/or programs to ensure delivery; time and quality resulting in strong financial performance and customer satisfaction and in accordance with SOPs; policies and practices from pre-award to close-out. Work with study(ies)/program(s) teams to focus on leveraging deep therapeutic...


  • Roma, Lazio, Italia John Cabot University A tempo pieno

    Job SummaryJohn Cabot University, an accredited American liberal arts university in Rome, Italy, offering four-year degree programs, invites applications for an open-rank (assistant or associate) full-time tenure-track faculty position in International Relations. The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of tenure. Candidates are expected...


  • Roma, Lazio, Italia John Cabot University A tempo pieno

    Job SummaryJohn Cabot University, an accredited American liberal arts university in Rome, Italy, offering four-year degree programs, invites applications for an open-rank (assistant or associate) full-time tenure-track faculty position in Comparative Politics. The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of tenure. Candidates are expected to...


  • Giuliano di Roma, Lazio, Italia Gi Group SpA Filiale di Roma Fontana A tempo pieno

    FILIALE: Roma FontanaHiRevo LifeScience è la specializzazione di Gi Group, prima multinazionale del lavoro italiana, dedicata a valorizzare le esperienze, le competenze e il potenziale dei candidati in ambito Sales & Marketing, Clinical Research, Regulatory e Operation dei settori Farmaceutico e Medicale.Siamo un team di professionisti appassionati,...


  • Giuliano di Roma, Lazio, Italia Gi Group SpA Filiale di Roma Fontana A tempo pieno

    FILIALE: Roma FontanaHiRevo LifeScience è la specializzazione di Gi Group, prima multinazionale del lavoro italiana, dedicata a valorizzare le esperienze, le competenze e il potenziale dei candidati in ambito Sales & Marketing, Clinical Research, Regulatory e Operation dei settori Farmaceutico e Medicale.Siamo un team di professionisti appassionati,...

  • Senior Data Architect

    3 settimane fa


    Roma, Lazio, Italia IQVIA A tempo pieno

    Senior Data ArchitectLocation: Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Poland, hybrid or fully remoteJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Architect to join the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Regional Team. As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's data architecture,...

  • ETL Developer, Healthcare

    3 settimane fa


    Roma, Lazio, Italia IQVIA A tempo pieno

    ETL Software Engineer, HealthcareLocation: Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Poland, hybrid or fully remoteJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Developer to join our Regional Data Integration Team. As an ETL Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing ETL processes to extract data...

  • addetto/a change control

    3 settimane fa


    Giuliano di Roma, Lazio, Italia Gi Group SpA Filiale di Roma Nazionale A tempo pieno

    FILIALE: ROMA OFFICEHiRevo LifeScience è la specializzazione di Gi Group Holding ) la prima multinazionale italiana del lavoro, dedicata a valorizzare le esperienze, le competenze e il potenziale dei candidati in ambito Sales & Marketing, Clinical Research, Regulatory e Operation dei settori Farmaceutico e Medicale e per le mansioni legate all'assistenza al...


  • Giuliano di Roma, Lazio, Italia Gi Group SpA Filiale di Roma Nazionale A tempo pieno

    FILIALE: ROMA OFFICEHiRevo LifeScience è la specializzazione di Gi Group Holding ) la prima multinazionale italiana del lavoro, dedicata a valorizzare le esperienze, le competenze e il potenziale dei candidati in ambito Sales & Marketing, Clinical Research, Regulatory e Operation dei settori Farmaceutico e Medicale e per le mansioni legate all'assistenza al...