Clinical Research Associate & CRA Supervisor EMEA (50/50)
HybridBülach, Zurich, Switzerland
Job Summary
Conduct site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits while performing source data verification and ensuring protocol compliance and subject safety. Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Clinical Research Associates across the EMEA region by supporting onboarding, training new hires, and monitoring performance metrics. Manage Investigator Site Files, support ethics and regulatory submissions, handle safety reporting, and prepare sites for audits and inspections. Act as the primary contact for assigned study sites and serve as a key interface between Clinical Operations, Quality, Safety, Data Management, and Project Management. Requires fluent English, German, and a Romance language; minimum 10 years clinical monitoring experience with proven supervisory skills.
Required Qualifications
- More than 50% travel
- Degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biology, or a related field
- Scientific understanding of clinical research and medical devices
- Minimum 10 years of clinical monitoring experience
- Proven experience as a Senior CRA
- Experience mentoring, training, or supervising CRAs
- Strong knowledge of ISO 14155
- Strong knowledge of MDR
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial regulations and requirements
- Fluent (written and spoken) in English
- Fluent (written and spoken) in German
- Fluent in at least one Romance language (French, Italian, or Spanish)
- Strong leadership and coaching skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- High attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on quality and compliance
- Passion for developing people while driving operational excellence
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