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Clinical Research Associate (Cra)

Syngene
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
1 June 2, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding

Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Location: Bangalore, India
Department: Clinical Operations
Company:
Syngene International Limited

Role Summary

The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for managing and monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure studies are conducted in compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and company SOPs. The role involves site selection, initiation, monitoring, closeout activities, site management, regulatory tracking, and supporting Clinical Project Managers in successful study execution.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Monitoring

  • Conduct site selection, site initiation, routine monitoring, and closeout visits.

  • Ensure study conduct complies with protocols, GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and SOPs.

  • Monitor study progress, patient safety, protocol adherence, and data quality.

  • Verify source data and ensure accurate documentation of study activities.

  • Identify, document, and follow up on protocol deviations and compliance issues.

Site Management

  • Manage assigned clinical trial sites, protocols, and therapeutic areas.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators and site personnel.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact between study sites and project teams.

  • Provide protocol and study-specific training to site staff.

  • Establish regular communication with sites to support study objectives and timelines.

Regulatory & Ethics Compliance

  • Track and monitor regulatory authority submissions and approvals.

  • Monitor Ethics Committee (EC)/Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and renewals.

  • Ensure all essential documents are complete, current, and compliant.

  • Support inspection readiness and regulatory compliance activities.

Quality Management

  • Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance throughout the study lifecycle.

  • Investigate site-level quality issues and collaborate with Clinical Project Managers on resolution.

  • Support implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

  • Maintain high standards of clinical research quality and documentation.

Data & Study Management

  • Monitor subject recruitment and enrollment activities.

  • Track Case Report Form (CRF) completion and data entry timelines.

  • Facilitate data query generation, follow-up, and resolution.

  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of study progress.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Prepare and submit monitoring visit reports within required timelines.

  • Generate follow-up letters and site communication documents.

  • Maintain study files and site documentation according to regulatory standards.

  • Ensure all study-related documentation is complete and audit-ready.

Project Support

  • Assist Clinical Project Managers in study planning and execution.

  • Support development of study tools, templates, and operational processes.

  • Coordinate activities within project teams.

  • Submit project timesheets and study-related administrative documentation on time.

  • Support delegated Clinical Project Manager responsibilities when assigned.

Safety & Compliance

  • Adhere to company Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies.

  • Complete mandatory training related to safety, quality, and data integrity.

  • Ensure compliance with organizational quality standards and procedures.

  • Contribute to a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Master's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacology

    • Clinical Research

    • Biotechnology

    • Related Healthcare or Scientific Discipline

Experience

  • Hands-on experience in core clinical research activities.

  • Experience in clinical trial monitoring and site management.

  • Exposure to clinical operations and GCP-regulated environments.

  • Experience supporting multicenter clinical studies preferred.