MSD Senior Clinical Research Associate 

Finland, Espoo 

747719667

Job Description

Senior Clinical Research Associate (SrCRA)

As a SrCRA, you will work with an engaged team of professionals dedicated to ensuring the success of our clinical trials and site performance. In this role, you will have considerable responsibility and play a vital part in achieving successful outcomes for your study teams and for the CRA team. While working under the oversight of a Country Lead Clinical Research Manager, you will be accountable for performance and compliance for assigned protocols and sites as the primary contact and site manager.

As a self-driven and resourceful SrCRA, you will also actively contribute to the development and expansion of our clinical research territory. This includes identifying and developing new sites, as well as engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

In addition, we are seeking the following core competencies in our new colleague:

• Fluency in both Finnish and English with excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively understand and present technical information.
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current GCP/ICH guidelines, country clinical research laws, andglobal/country/regionalclinical research guidelines. Ability to work within these guidelines.
• Proven skills in site management and monitoring, including independent management of site performance and patient recruitment, and professional judgment.
• Experience conducting motivational visits at sites to boost enrollment.
• Advanced IT skills, including the use of MS Office and various clinical IT applications on different devices (computer, tablet, and mobile).
• Ability to manage complex issues and work in a solution-oriented manner.
• High sense of accountability and urgency. Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks in a changing environment.
• Capable of leading and mentoring CRAs on process/study requirements.
• Interest in networking and engaging internal and external stakeholder
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and establish and maintain culturally sensitive working relationships.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 50% of the working time.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum four years of experience with direct site management in the pharma/bio/CRO industry.
• Bachelor's degree with a strong emphasis on science and/or biology.

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Job Posting End Date:09/01/2024

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