MSD Clinical Research Associate II São Paulo - Capital & Sul 

Brazil, São Paulo 

755673061

Main responsibilities:

• With the support of the Clinical Research Associate Manager, acts as primary site contact and site manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study, taking responsibility of allocated sites;

• Develops strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all phases of the trial;

• Performs clinical study sitemanagement/monitoringactivities in compliance with International Conference on Harmonization Good Clinical Practice, Sponsor Standard Operating Procedures, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents;

• Gains an in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures;

• Participates & provides inputs on site selection and validation activities;

• Performs remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools to ensure: Data generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased and Subjects’ right, safety and well-being are protected;

• Conducts site visits including but not limited to validation visits, initiation visits, monitoring visits, close-out visits and records clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non-visit contact reports appropriately in a timely manner;

• Communicates with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections and overall site performance;

• Identifies, assesses and resolves site performance, quality or compliance problems and escalates per defined Clinical Research Associate Escalation Pathway as appropriate in collaboration with Clinical Research Associate Manager, Clinical Research Manager, Therapeutic Area Head and Clinical Research Director as needed;

• Works in partnership with Global Clinical Trial Operations country operations, finance, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, legal and regional operations, HQ functional areas and externally with vendors and Institutional Review Board/Institutional Ethics Committee and Regulatory Authorities in support of assigned sites;

• Manages and maintains information and documentation in Clinical Trial Management System, electronic Trial Master File and various other systems as appropriate and per timelines;

• Supports audit/inspection activities as needed;

• Performs co-monitoring where appropriate

Main requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with strong emphasis in science (pharmacy/biology);

• Fluent in Portuguese and advanced English (verbal and written);

• Previous experience as Clinical Research Associate;

• Good understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current International Conference on Harmonization Good Clinical Practice & country clinical research law & guidelines;

• Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices;

• Developing skills in Site Management including management of site performance and patient recruitment;

• Developing level of monitoring skill and independent professional judgment;

• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement preventative and corrective action;

• Works effectively in a matrix multicultural environment;

• The candidate must be either from São Paulo (Capital) or neighbor cities OR from the South region of Brazil.