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Clinical Research Associate - Qld

Novotech
NovoTech
0.6-5 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 22, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Research Associate (CRA II / CRA III / SCRA) – Queensland, Australia

Location: Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid / Flexible Hours
Industry: Clinical Research | CRO | Life Sciences
Experience Required: CRA II – 6 months; CRA III – 2+ years; SCRA – 4+ years
Job ID: 3659
Posting Date: January 8, 2026


Company Overview

Novotech is a global full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with 34 offices across Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe. With over 3,000 employees and more than 5,000 site partnerships, Novotech provides comprehensive clinical development services across all trial phases and therapeutic areas. Our ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications reflect our commitment to quality, regulatory compliance, and data security.

We are a client-focused, innovative organization supporting life-changing therapies and advancing clinical research globally.


Role Overview

The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) ensures the protection of trial participants’ rights and wellbeing while verifying that clinical trial data is accurate, complete, and verifiable. Acting as the primary liaison between investigational sites, Novotech, and sponsors, CRAs are responsible for site relationship management, ensuring adherence to ICH-GCP guidelines, local and international regulatory requirements, and Novotech/Client SOPs.

This role offers flexible working arrangements and hybrid options to promote a healthy work-life balance.


Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Principal Investigators, study coordinators, pharmacists, and site staff to ensure efficient trial management.

  • Collaborate with internal teams (In-house CRA, Regulatory Start-Up Associate) to prepare site essential documents and support ethics and regulatory submissions.

  • Monitor investigational sites across all clinical trial phases, including Site Selection, Initiation, Monitoring, and Close-Out visits, as well as co-monitoring or unblinded pharmacy visits. Visits may be onsite or remote as required.

  • Ensure recruitment targets are met, develop site-specific recruitment plans, and support engagement initiatives.

  • Maintain compliance with local and international regulatory requirements relevant to each clinical trial.

  • Foster productive internal and external customer relationships to deliver projects efficiently, on-time, and within quality standards.

  • Track, document, and report monitoring visit findings and site compliance according to ICH-GCP guidelines and SOPs.


Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Education:

  • Graduate in Clinical Research, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field.

  • Relevant qualifications in allied professions may also be considered.

Experience:

  • CRA II: Minimum 6 months independent monitoring experience

  • CRA III: 2+ years independent monitoring experience

  • SCRA: Minimum 4 years independent monitoring experience

Other Requirements:

  • Full unrestricted working rights in Australia (sponsorship not available).

  • Strong time management, attention to detail, teamwork, and computer literacy.


Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple sites and projects concurrently.

  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical trial operations, and regulatory compliance.

  • Proficiency in electronic data capture (EDC) systems and Microsoft Office applications.


Why Join Novotech

  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

  • Inclusive, diverse workplace with equal opportunities for all.

  • Professional development programs, wellness initiatives, and paid parental leave.

  • Collaborative global team environment with access to leading clinical research projects.


About the Team

Novotech’s clinical teams combine deep therapeutic, regulatory, and operational expertise to accelerate clinical program delivery. Team members operate in a culture that fosters strategic thinking, proactive decision-making, collaboration, and mentorship, supported by senior leadership.