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Sr CRA or CRA 2 - Oncology - FSP - New Orleans, Louisiana ; Dallas or Houston, Texas

Fortrea
Remote friendly (Texas, United States)
United States
Clinical Research and Development

Role Summary

Role: Sr CRA or CRA 2 – Oncology – FSP – New Orleans, LA; Dallas or Houston, TX. We are currently seeking Experienced Oncology CRAs residing near these locations to join our FSP team. You will utilize your clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care for participants and respond to emergencies in line with clinical research standards. The position requires frequent travel to client/site locations (domestic and international) as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all aspects of study site monitoring including routine monitoring and close-out of clinical sites, maintenance of study files, conduct of pre-study and initiation visits; liaise with vendors; and other duties, as assigned
  • Responsible for all aspects of site management as prescribed in the project plans
  • General On-Site Monitoring
  • Ensure the study staff who will conduct the protocol have received the proper materials and instructions to safely enter patients into the study
  • Ensure the protection of study patients by verifying that informed consent procedures and protocol requirements are adhered to according to the applicable regulatory requirements
  • Ensure the integrity of the data submitted on Case Report Forms (CRFs) or other data collection tools by careful source document Monitor data for missing or implausible data
  • Responsible for all aspects of registry management as prescribed in the project plans; Undertake feasibility work when requested
  • Complete Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting, process production of repo11s, narratives and follow up of SAEs
  • Independently perform CRF review; query generation and resolution against established data review guidelines on Fortrea or client data management systems as assigned by management
  • Assist with training of new employees, e.g., co-monitoring
  • Coordinate designated clinical projects as a Local Project Coordinator (with supervision, if applicable) and may act as a local client contact as assigned
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

  • University or college degree, or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g. nursing licensure)
  • 3+ years of onsite Clinical Monitoring experience
  • Oncology experience required
  • Open to major hub locations in the Northeast US

Skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict adherence to the protocol and timelines
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks
  • Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency with electronic data capture and technology-based data management

Education

  • Degree or certification in a related allied health profession (e.g. nursing licensure)

Additional Requirements

  • Work Environment: Office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment
  • Travel: Frequent travel to client/site locations with occasional travel domestically and internationally
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a vehicle safely
    • Repetitive hand movements with fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
    • Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck
    • Ability to access and use computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf
    • Light to moderate lifting and carrying up to 15–20 lbs
    • Regular and consistent attendance
    • Varied hours may be required