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Clinical Research Associate Ii

Fortrea
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
9 May 28, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences 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

Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II)

Company

Fortrea – A global clinical research organization providing end-to-end clinical trial services to support the development of safe and effective medical therapies.


Job Details

  • Job Title: Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II)

  • Job Requisition ID: 262282

  • Employment Type: Full-time

  • Location: Bangalore, India

  • Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

  • Travel Requirement: ~60%


About the Role

The Clinical Research Associate II is responsible for managing and monitoring clinical trial sites in compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, sponsor requirements, and Fortrea SOPs.

This role ensures patient safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance across assigned clinical studies while acting as a key link between study sites and internal clinical teams.


Key Responsibilities

1. Site Management & Monitoring

  • Conduct clinical trial site monitoring activities including:

    • Pre-study visits

    • Site initiation visits

    • Routine monitoring visits

    • Close-out visits

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • Protocol requirements

    • Regulatory standards

    • ICH-GCP guidelines

2. Patient Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure proper informed consent procedures are followed.

  • Verify eligibility and protocol adherence for study participants.

  • Monitor and report protocol deviations and safety concerns.

3. Data Integrity & Source Verification

  • Perform:

    • Source data review (SDV)

    • eCRF review

    • Query generation and resolution

  • Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

4. Regulatory Documentation

  • Ensure investigator site files and regulatory documents are:

    • Complete

    • Accurate

    • Up to date

  • Maintain oversight of eTMF and sponsor documentation.

5. Investigational Product (IP) Management

  • Verify proper storage and accountability of investigational products.

  • Track IP shipments and study supplies.

6. Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare timely and accurate trip reports.

  • Maintain documentation in clinical trial systems (e.g., CTMS).

7. Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with study teams to meet clinical timelines.

  • Attend investigator meetings, team meetings, and teleconferences.

  • Provide training and support for site initiation and new team members.

8. Safety Reporting

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

  • Ensure proper documentation and reporting of safety data.

9. Additional Responsibilities

  • Support recruitment and investigator documentation.

  • Assist in co-monitoring and training of new CRAs.

  • Participate in process improvement initiatives.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • University or college degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Nursing

    • Or related allied health field

  • Equivalent clinical experience may be considered

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of clinical monitoring experience (CRA or equivalent role)

Skills & Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of:

    • ICH-GCP guidelines

    • Clinical trial processes

    • Regulatory requirements

  • Ability to perform independent site monitoring

  • Experience with SAE reporting and follow-up

  • Familiarity with eClinical systems (CTMS, EDC, etc.)

Core Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Good planning and organizational skills

  • Problem-solving ability

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work independently and in a matrix environment

  • Ability to manage travel and site visits effectively


Preferred Qualifications

  • Phase I clinical trial experience

  • Life Sciences or Nursing background

  • Knowledge of Fortrea SOPs

  • Familiarity with medical devices (if applicable)

  • Experience in physiology, pharmacology, or clinical research processes

  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills

  • Exposure to audit and inspection readiness activities


Work Environment

  • Office and home-based work supported

  • Hospital and clinical site visits required

  • Long periods of computer use

  • May involve travel outside standard working hours


Inclusion & Accessibility

Fortrea is committed to equal opportunity employment and maintaining an inclusive workplace.

Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process upon request.