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Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Cardiovascular (Remote)

$96,200–$151,400 year

On-siteMiami, Florida, United States or Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Full TimeEntry LevelEnterprise

Job Summary

Monitor assigned sites and protocols ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP, local regulations, and study documents. Manage site relationships, coordinate site readiness, and conduct remote and on-site visits including initiation, monitoring, and close-out activities. Review regulatory documentation, communicate with investigators on protocol conduct and recruitment, and resolve performance or compliance issues through the defined escalation pathway. Support audit/inspection activities, manage data in CTMS and eTMF, and act as a subject matter expert for monitoring processes. Travel 65%-75% of working time domestically and internationally with a current driver's license required. Fluent in Spanish and English.

Required Qualifications

  • Reside in South Florida (Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Boca Raton, Key Largo)
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Fluent in English (verbal and written)
  • Current driver's license
  • Associate's degree, certificate or equivalent in a scientific / healthcare discipline
  • Bachelor's degree (or above)
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in the healthcare field
  • At least 2 years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in a bio / pharma / CRO
  • Good understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current GCP/ICH & country clinical research law & guidelines
  • Good understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to work within these guidelines
  • Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices
  • Proven Skills in Site Management including management of site performance and patient recruitment
  • Demonstrated high level of monitoring skill with independent professional judgment
  • Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of various clinical IT applications on computer, tablet and mobile devices)
  • Ability to understand and analyze data/metrics and act appropriately
  • Capable of managing complex issues, works in a solution-oriented manner
  • Effective time management
  • Organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Conflict management
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to work highly independently across multiple protocols, sites and therapy areas
  • High sense of accountability / urgency
  • Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a changing environment
  • Works effectively in a matrix multicultural environment
  • Ability to establish and maintain culturally sensitive working relationships
  • Commitment to Customer focus
  • High quality and compliance mind-set
  • Positive mindset
  • Growth mindset
  • Capable of working independently and being self-driven
  • Professional demeanor and communication consistent with organizational policies and practices
  • Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement preventative and corrective action
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 65%-75% of working time
  • Expected travelling ~2-3 days/week
  • Adaptability
  • Adverse Event Reporting System
  • Clinical Research Methods
  • Clinical Site Management
  • Clinical Study Management
  • Clinical Trial Planning
  • Clinical Trials
  • Clinical Trials Monitoring
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Reporting
  • Early Clinical Development
  • Good Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP)
  • Pharmacovigilance
  • Preventive Action
  • Protocol Adherence
  • Regulatory Affairs Compliance
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Site Management

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree preferred
  • Experience with Adverse Event Reporting System preferred
  • Experience with Clinical Site Management preferred
  • Experience with Clinical Study Management preferred
  • Experience with Clinical Trial Planning preferred
  • Experience with Clinical Trials preferred
  • Experience with Clinical Trials Monitoring preferred
  • Experience with Data Analysis preferred
  • Experience with Data Reporting preferred
  • Experience with Early Clinical Development preferred
  • Experience with Good Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP) preferred
  • Experience with Pharmacovigilance preferred
  • Experience with Preventive Action preferred
  • Experience with Protocol Adherence preferred
  • Experience with Regulatory Affairs Compliance preferred
  • Experience with Regulatory Compliance preferred
  • Experience with Site Management preferred

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