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Senior Clinical Research Associate

Navitas lifesciences
3+ years
INR ₹12 – ₹22 LPA
Bangalore, India
10 June 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, 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

Role Overview

The Senior Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA) is responsible for managing and monitoring clinical trials from study start-up through closeout, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, protocol requirements, applicable regulations, and company SOPs. The role serves as a key liaison between study sites, sponsors, vendors, and project teams.


Key Responsibilities

1. Study Start-Up Activities

  • Conduct site feasibility assessments.

  • Support project set-up activities.

  • Perform site selection visits and evaluations.

  • Negotiate and facilitate investigator/site contract execution.

  • Develop and adapt study-specific documentation for local requirements.

  • Set up and maintain the Trial Master File (TMF).

  • Facilitate regulatory submissions and approvals.


2. Site Management & Monitoring

  • Conduct Site Initiation Visits (SIVs).

  • Perform routine site monitoring visits.

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

    • Study protocol

    • Applicable local regulations

    • Company SOPs

  • Maintain regular communication with investigators and site staff.

  • Resolve site-level issues and escalate risks when necessary.


3. Trial Conduct & Oversight

  • Support project execution throughout the study lifecycle.

  • Maintain and update Trial Master Files (TMF).

  • Participate in Investigator Meetings.

  • Prepare study-related documentation and reports.

  • Monitor study progress and site performance.

  • Support Project Managers (PMs) and Project Team Leads (PTLs) with project updates.


4. Stakeholder Management

  • Maintain communication with:

    • Study sites

    • Sponsors/clients

    • Vendors

    • Internal project teams

  • Act as backup support for Project Managers or Project Team Leads when required.

  • Participate in client meetings, teleconferences, and cross-functional discussions.


5. Data Management Support

  • Coordinate CRF retrieval activities.

  • Support timely query resolution and turnaround.

  • Ensure data quality and completeness.


6. Study Closeout Activities

  • Conduct site closeout visits.

  • Ensure completion of all study documentation.

  • Verify TMF completeness and archiving requirements.

  • Support database lock and study closure activities.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Nursing

    • Biotechnology

    • Related Scientific Discipline

Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of independent site monitoring experience.

  • Experience managing clinical trials in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines.


Required Skills & Competencies

Clinical Research Expertise

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Clinical Trial Regulations

    • Site Monitoring

    • Regulatory Submissions

    • TMF Management

Communication Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication.

  • Ability to work with investigators, sponsors, and cross-functional teams.

Project Management

  • Strong organizational and planning skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple sites and studies simultaneously.

Problem Solving

  • Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve site issues efficiently.

  • Risk identification and escalation capabilities.


Likely Job Level

Based on the responsibilities and experience requirements, this role aligns with:

  • Senior Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA)

  • Clinical Research Associate II / III

  • Lead CRA (in smaller CROs)

  • Senior Site Monitor