Clinical Research Associate 2 – Cardiology - Hypertension, Ophthalmology and lipids

Fortrea's FSP team is currently seeking two CRA II professionals to join the team in Madrid. Candidates must have at least 3 - 4  years of experience working on complex clinical trials, specifically within cardiology, hypertension, ophthalmology and lipids.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of study site monitoring including routine monitoring and closeout of clinical sites, maintenance of study files, conduct of pre-study and initiation visits; liaise with vendors; and other duties, as assigned.
• Responsible for all aspects of site management as prescribed in the project plans.
• Ensure the study staff who will conduct the protocol have received the proper materials and instructions to safely enter patients into the study.
• Ensure the protection of study patients by verifying that informed consent procedures and protocol requirements are adhered to according to the applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the integrity of the data submitted on Case Report Forms (CRFs) or other data collection tools by careful source document review.
• Monitor data for missing or implausible data.
• Ensure audit readiness at the site level.
• Travel, including air travel, may be required and is an essential function of the job.
• Prepare accurate and timely trip reports.
• Interact with internal work groups to evaluate needs, resources, and timelines.
• Act as contact for clinical trial supplies and other suppliers (vendors) as assigned.
• Responsible for all aspects of registry management as prescribed in the project plans.
• Undertake feasibility work when requested.
• Participate in and follow-up on Quality Control Visits (QC) when requested.
• Recruitment of potential investigators, preparation of EC submissions, notifications to regulatory authorities, translation of study-related documentation, organization of meetings and other tasks as instructed by supervisor as assigned 18) Assist Senior CRA with managing investigator site budgets.
• Track and follow-up on Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting, process production of reports, narratives and follow up of SAEs.
• Independently perform CRF review; query generation and resolution against established data review guidelines on Fortrea or client data management systems as assigned by management.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• University Degree in Scientific / Medical Field
• Thorough understanding of ICH GCP Guidelines and understanding of local regulatory requirements in Spain
• Fluent in Spanish and in English, both written and verbal.

Experience (Minimum Required):

• Minimum 3 -4 years of experience as independent monitor, working specifically within cardiology, hypertension, ophthalmology and lipids.
• Basic understanding of Regulatory Guidelines.
• Ability to work within a project team.
• Good planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Good computer skills with good working knowledge of a range of computer packages.
• Valid Driver's License

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