Sr. CRA - Sponsor Dedicated | Rare Disease + Oncology | 4+ years of monitoring experience required (Home-Based - Northeast of US)

Sr. CRA - Sponsor Dedicated | Rare Disease + Oncology | 4+ years of monitoring experience required (Home-Based - Northeast of US)

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.  

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know: 

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people. 
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong. 

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site and remote monitoring of clinical research studies to ensure compliance with widely accepted clinical practices, including reviewing study protocols, case report forms, and regulatory documents
• Develop tools, procedures, and processes to ensure quality monitoring, such as creating monitoring plans, checklists, and standard operating procedures
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and delivery of processes, programs, and policies by providing expert input and feedback during development and review stages
• Direct the work of lower-level professionals or manage processes and programs, including training and mentoring junior staff and overseeing their monitoring activities
• Ensure trials are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards by performing regular audits and inspections, and addressing any compliance issues that arise
• Provide guidance and support to clinical research teams, including answering questions, resolving issues, and facilitating communication between team members and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of monitoring activities, including writing detailed monitoring reports, tracking study progress, and updating databases
• Identify and resolve issues related to clinical trial conduct, such as protocol deviations, data discrepancies, and adverse events, and implement corrective and preventive actions as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful trial execution, including working with project managers, data managers, biostatisticians, and regulatory affairs specialists

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical research monitoring; this role is a progression within the level from a Sr CRA I
• In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes and regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong scientific background
• Experience in Oncology and Rare Disease

Certifications:

• Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) or equivalent certification preferred

Necessary Skills:

• Proficiency in clinical trial management systems and software
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to travel as required for on-site monitoring
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Strong Scientific Background
• Strong experience in Oncology and Rare Disease

At  Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The be