Senior Clinical Research Associate (Sr CRA) *** Belgium *** Home based / office based

Description:

* Participates in site feasibility and/or pre-trial site assessment visits, providing recommendation from local area about site/investigator selection in collaboration with the trial team
* Acts as primary local company contact for assigned sites for specific trials
* Attends/participates in investigator meetings as needed
* Responsible for executing activities within site initiation and start-up, site monitoring, site management and site/study close-out according to internal SOPs/WIs/IFUs and policies
* Ensures site staff is trained and the corresponding training records are complete and accurate at any time point during all trial phases
* Contributes to site level recruitment strategy and contingency planning and implementation in partnership with other functional areas to achieve clinical research target
* Ensures site study supplies (such as Non-IP, lab kits, etc.) are adequate for trial conduct
* Ensures that all AEs/SAEs/PQCs are reported within the required reporting timelines and documented as appropriate. For AEs/SAEs, ensures that they are consistent with all data collected and with the information in the source documents
* Maintains complete, accurate and timely data and essential documents in systems utilized for trial management (e.g. CTMS, eTMF/IF, Trial Master Source and SharePoint)
* May be assigned as a coach and mentor to a less experienced site manager
* May contribute to process improvement and training
* Leads and/or participates in special initiatives as assigned
* May assume additional responsibilities or special initiatives such as "Champion" or "Therapeutic Area Expert"

Profile:

* A minimum of a BA/BS degree is required. A degree in a health or science related field is preferred
* A minimum of 2 years of clinical trial monitoring experience is preferred
* Must have experience in Clinical Research or equivalent qualification
* Specific therapeutic area experience may be required depending on the position
* Strong working knowledge of ICH-GCP, company standard operating procedures, local laws and regulations, assigned protocols and associated protocol specific procedures including monitoring guidelines
* Strong IT skills in appropriate software and company systems
* Willingness to travel with occasional overnight stay away from home
* Proficient in speaking and writing in Dutch and English (French a strong plus)
* Good written and oral communication skills

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