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Clinical Research Associate Ii

Fortrea
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
1 June 8, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing

Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II)

Location: Bangalore
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
Job Requisition ID: 262282


Job Summary

The Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) is responsible for the monitoring and management of clinical trial sites to ensure compliance with study protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, sponsor requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. The role involves conducting monitoring visits, ensuring patient safety, maintaining data integrity, overseeing investigational product accountability, and supporting successful clinical trial execution.

The CRA II works independently with minimal supervision and serves as a key liaison between investigative sites, sponsors, and project teams.


Key Responsibilities

Site Monitoring & Clinical Trial Management

  • Manage assigned clinical trial sites in accordance with:

    • Fortrea Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Sponsor Requirements

    • Local Regulatory Requirements

  • Conduct all required monitoring visits, including:

    • Pre-Study Visits (PSV)

    • Site Initiation Visits (SIV)

    • Routine Monitoring Visits (RMV)

    • Process Monitoring Visits

    • Close-Out Visits (COV)

  • Prepare and implement study-specific monitoring plans.

  • Develop and deliver Site Initiation presentations and training materials.

  • Attend investigator meetings, project meetings, and study teleconferences.


Patient Safety & Protocol Compliance

  • Verify that:

    • Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) are properly obtained and documented.

    • Subject eligibility criteria are met.

    • Protocol procedures are followed accurately.

    • Regulatory requirements are maintained throughout the study.

  • Ensure the protection, safety, and rights of study participants.

  • Track and follow up on Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).

  • Support SAE reporting and documentation activities.


Data Integrity & Source Data Verification

  • Perform:

    • Source Data Verification (SDV)

    • eCRF Review

    • Query Generation

    • Query Resolution

  • Review source documents to ensure:

    • Accuracy

    • Completeness

    • Consistency

    • Regulatory Compliance

  • Identify data discrepancies, protocol deviations, and missing data.

  • Initiate corrective actions and ensure timely resolution of issues.

  • Maintain high standards of data quality and integrity.


Regulatory & Essential Document Management

  • Review and maintain:

    • Regulatory Documents

    • Investigator Site Files (ISF)

    • Essential Study Documentation

    • eTMF Documentation

  • Ensure regulatory documentation remains complete, current, and inspection-ready throughout the study lifecycle.

  • Support audit readiness at the site level.


Investigational Product (IP) Management

  • Verify investigational product accountability and inventory.

  • Ensure study drugs and materials are:

    • Properly stored

    • Accurately documented

    • Managed according to protocol requirements

  • Track IP shipments and site supplies when required.


Site Relationship Management

  • Support investigator recruitment and site activation activities when applicable.

  • Train site personnel on:

    • Study procedures

    • Protocol requirements

    • Regulatory expectations

  • Maintain strong working relationships with:

    • Principal Investigators

    • Site Coordinators

    • Study Teams

    • Sponsors

  • Act as a key contact for assigned sites.


Project Coordination

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure study milestones are achieved.

  • Monitor study timelines and deliverables.

  • Prepare and submit accurate monitoring reports within required timelines.

  • Utilize clinical trial systems and study management tools effectively.

  • Act as Lead CRA for assigned projects when required.


Training & Mentorship

  • Assist with onboarding and training of new CRAs.

  • Participate in co-monitoring activities.

  • Share best practices and provide guidance to junior team members.


Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Biotechnology

    • Nursing

    • Medical Sciences

    • Related Healthcare Discipline

OR

  • Certification in an accredited allied health profession (e.g., Nursing License).

Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal educational qualifications.


Required Experience

External Candidates

  • Minimum 2 years of Clinical Monitoring experience as a CRA or equivalent clinical research role.

Internal Candidates

  • Minimum 2 years of Clinical Monitoring experience within the organization.