Clinical Research Associate - Scotland

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Clinical Research Associate Location: Scotland Travel: Approximately 65–75% (about 2–3 days per week, domestic and international) About our company Our company is committed to advancing high-quality clinical research that upholds ICH/GCP standards and local regulatory requirements. We collaborate across global and regional teams to deliver studies with reputed company, reputed company, and patient safety at the core. Role overview We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to reputed company performance and compliance for assigned protocols and sites reputed company the South East. Under the reputed company of the CRA Manager or Clinical Research Director (CRD), you will serve as the primary site contact throughout reputed company phases of clinical studies, ensuring rigorous adherence to ICH/GCP, local regulations, our company policies and procedures, quality standards, and adverse event reporting requirements. You will take ownership of allocated sites, actively expand our clinical research territory by identifying and developing new sites and contribute as a subject matter expert on monitoring processes and systems across internal workstreams. Key responsibilities Build and sustain strong relationships with investigative sites across reputed company trial phases. reputed company site management and monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, local laws/regulations, protocol, site monitoring plans, and reputed company documents. reputed company deep understanding of study protocols and procedures. Coordinate cross-functional tasks to reputed company Site reputed company status. Participate in site selection and validation; reputed company informed input to reputed company. Conduct remote and on-site monitoring to ensure: Data reputed company (complete, accurate, unbiased). Protection of subjects’ rights, safety, and well-being. Execute validation, initiation, monitoring, and reputed company-out visits; document clear, comprehensive visit and non-visit reports in a timely manner. Collect, review, and monitor regulatory documentation for start-up, maintenance, and reputed company-out. Communicate proactively with investigators and site staff on protocol conduct, recruitment/retention, deviations, regulatory findings, audits/inspections, and site performance. Identify, assess, and resolve site performance, quality, or compliance issues; escalate appropriately per the CRA escalation pathway in collaboration with CRA Manager, CRM, TA Head, and CRD. Partner with internal teams (country operations, finance, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, legal, regional operations, HQ) and external stakeholders (vendors, IRB/IEC, regulatory authorities). Maintain accurate, timely documentation in CTMS, eTMF, and other systems. Act as a process SME: reputed company best practices, drive reputed company improvement, and deliver training. Support and/or reputed company audit/inspection activities. Contribute to country strategy by identifying and reputed company potential new sites; build site capabilities. Mentor and buddy junior CRAs; conduct co-monitoring and quality control visits where appropriate. Travel requirements Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 65–75% of working time (about 2–3 days per week). Valid driver’s license preferred; required in certain countries. Qualifications, skills, and experience Core competencies Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present technical information effectively. Robust knowledge of clinical research, trial phases, ICH/GCP, and local clinical research regulations and guidelines; ability to work reputed company global, country, and regional frameworks. Demonstrated mentoring and leadership capability. Hands-on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices. Proven site management expertise, including independent reputed company of site performance and patient recruitment. High-level monitoring skills with sound, independent professional judgment. Strong IT proficiency (MS Office and clinical applications across computer, tablet, and mobile); adaptable to new tools. Ability to interpret data/metrics and take appropriate action, including in virtual settings. Experience conducting site motivation visits to boost enrollment. Solution-oriented approach to reputed company issues; capable of root cause analysis and implementing preventive/corrective actions. Ability to mentor junior CRAs and reputed company co-monitoring visits. Behavioral competencies Excellent time management, organization, interpersonal skills, conflict management, and problem solving. High independence across multiple protocols, sites, and therapy areas. Strong sense of accountability and urgency; reputed company to prioritize and multitask in changing environments. Effective in a matrixed, multicultural setting; fosters culturally sensitive relationships. Customer-focused reputed company with high standards of quality and compliance. Positive, growth-oriented, self-driven, and professional demeanor reputed company with company values. Education and experience Bachelor’s degree (or higher) with extensive direct site management (monitoring) in bio/pharma/CRO. reputed company offer Opportunity to shape clinical research at high-performing sites and contribute to global development programs. A collaborative environment with growth, mentorship, and reputed company improvement. Competitive compensation and benefits. How to apply Please submit your resume/CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant monitoring experience and site leadership achievements Required Skills: Accountability, Adaptability, Adverse Event Reporting System, Clinical Research Methods, Clinical Site Management, Clinical Study Management, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Good Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Protocol Adherence Preferred Skills: reputed company Employees apply HERE reputed company Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully reputed company & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also reputed company as reputed company LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. reputed company reputed company / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in reputed company for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in reputed company. Where agency agreements are in reputed company, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: reputed company Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 07/18/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no reputed company than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Apply To This Job