Freelance Clinical Research Associate
EPM Scientific are currently partnered with a Mid-Sized CRO running a global project in Oncology. They are urgently seeking a Freelance Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support their expanding clinical operations team. See a short summary below:
Contract Conditions:
- Start date: ASAP
- Location: Portugal, Remote
- Contract Type: Freelance / Consultant - 0.4-0.5 FTE, 12 Months Contract (36 Month Project)
- Language: English, Portuguese
- Project: Oncology
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct site monitoring visits (pre-study, initiation, routine, and close-out) to ensure compliance with protocol, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for investigator sites, ensuring high-quality data collection and patient safety.
- Support site selection, feasibility assessments, and start-up activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Site Relationship Managers, Project Managers, and Medical Monitors.
- Identify and resolve site-level issues, escalating risks as needed to ensure timely trial delivery.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of monitoring activities and site communications.
- Contribute to continuous process improvement and best practices in clinical operations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences or related field preferred.
- Strong (3-5 years of experience preferred) as a CRA.
- Strong understanding of ICH GCP, and clinical trial processes.
- Experience in Oncology clinical trials is highly preferred.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites in Portugal
- Willingness to travel up to 60% regionally.
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