Senior Clinical Research Associate

Sr CRA I - Shanghai

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.  

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know: 

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people. 
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong. 

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site and remote monitoring of clinical research studies to ensure compliance with widely accepted clinical practices, including reviewing study protocols, informed consent forms, and case report forms
• Develop and implement tools, procedures, and processes to ensure quality monitoring, such as creating monitoring plans, checklists, and templates
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and delivery of processes, programs, and policies, including participating in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials
• Manage defined components of projects or processes within the area of responsibility, such as coordinating site visits, tracking study progress, and resolving issues
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of monitoring activities and findings, including writing monitoring reports, follow-up letters, and action plans
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support clinical trial operations, including working with investigators, site staff, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth study conduct

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in clinical research monitoring
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in using clinical trial management systems and other relevant software

Certifications:

• Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) or equivalent certification preferred

Necessary Skills:

• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Problem-solving abilities and critical thinking
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Get to know Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

http://www.syneoshealth.com

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive.  The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description.  The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above.   Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract.  Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.  Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.  The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.