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Clinical Research Associate

Astrazeneca
AstraZeneca
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 May 7, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc/ M.Sc/ B.E/ M.E./ B.Com/ M.Com/ BBA/ MBA/B.Tech/ M.Tech/ All Graduates Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title

Clinical Research Associate (CRA)


Company

AstraZeneca


Location

Bangalore, India


About the Company

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing prescription medicines for serious diseases. The company emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and improving patient outcomes worldwide.


Role Summary

The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for the delivery and oversight of clinical studies at assigned study sites. The role ensures that clinical trial activities are conducted in compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, AstraZeneca procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

The CRA acts as the primary site contact and is responsible for site monitoring, study conduct, and ensuring timely execution of clinical trial activities.


Key Responsibilities

Study Start-up & Site Selection

  • Perform Therapeutic Area training and protocol training

  • Conduct Site Qualification Visits to support investigator selection

  • Support regulatory submissions and ethics approvals (EC/IRB) where applicable

Site Initiation & Monitoring

  • Conduct site initiation visits

  • Train and support site staff throughout the study

  • Ensure site readiness and compliance with study requirements

  • Perform remote and onsite monitoring visits per Monitoring Plan

  • Conduct Site Quality Risk Assessments (SQRAs)

Study Management

  • Track patient recruitment and site progress

  • Ensure timely resolution of study-related issues

  • Maintain communication with investigators and stakeholders

  • Update CTMS and other clinical systems

Data & Compliance

  • Ensure accurate reporting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

  • Collaborate with Data Management for query resolution

  • Maintain inspection readiness of study sites and ISF/eTMF

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and AstraZeneca SOPs

Close-out Activities

  • Conduct site closure visits

  • Ensure proper archiving of essential documents

  • Finalize monitoring reports and follow-ups

Stakeholder Interaction

  • Participate in Local Study Team (LST) and investigator meetings

  • Collaborate with Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)

  • Communicate study progress and risks effectively


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related discipline (or equivalent experience)


Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines

  • Understanding of clinical drug development process

  • Clinical study monitoring and site management skills

  • Risk-based quality management (RbQM)

  • Strong communication skills (written & verbal English)

  • Attention to detail and problem-solving ability

  • Ability to work independently and in teams (global collaboration)

  • Ethical conduct and patient safety awareness

  • Ability to travel (domestic/international if required)


Preferred Skills

  • Experience in clinical trial operations

  • Familiarity with CTMS, eTMF systems

  • Exposure to regulatory submissions and audits/inspections


Work Environment

  • Field-based / hybrid clinical monitoring role

  • Requires travel to clinical trial sites

  • Collaboration with global and cross-functional teams


Core Purpose of Role

To ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality execution of clinical trials by monitoring study sites, ensuring regulatory adherence, and supporting timely clinical data collection for drug development.