Sr. Clinical Research Associate (Belgium)

At Allucent™, we are dedicated to helping small-medium biopharmaceutical companies efficiently navigate the complex world of clinical trials to bring life-changing therapies to patients in need across the globe.

We are looking for a Sr. Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA) to join our A-team (hybrid*/remote). As a Sr. CRA at Allucent, you will independently control and monitor investigational sites, pro-actively detect issues, provide solutions to ensure clinical studies are performed according to the trial protocol and in compliance with SOPs, applicable regulations, and the principles of Good Clinical Practice.

In this role your key tasks will include:

• Provide functional assistance to the project team members with administrative, logistical and practical issues, including the tracking, collection, distribution and filing study documentation.
• Track and supervise collection of ongoing study data for purpose of regular project status reporting as required.
• Assist the Clinical Operations Manager in conducting feasibility assessment for potential studies.
• Govern minimum quality standards for trial monitoring activities, with respect to documentation, punctuality of reporting, compliance with objectives, and co-operation with other project team members. Ensure adequate tracking is in place for all activities and reports formatted as required for submission within agreed timelines.
• Monitor activities at clinical study sites to assure adherence to GCP, ICH, SOPs, and study protocols.
• Collect and review regulatory documents as required.
• Prepare site visit and telephone reports.
• Responsible for multiple projects and must work both independently and in a team environment.
• May participate in the study development and start-up process including reviewing protocols, drafting of the Monitoring Plan, designing and/or reviewing CRFs, preparing Informed Consent forms, developing study documents, organizing and presenting at investigator meetings, working with management on monitoring strategy, and/or developing project-specific CRA training.
• Resolve site issues and determine status for IP shipment.
• Work with Project Manager (PM), Clinical Team Leader (CTL) and/or Lead Clinical Research Associate (LCRA), regulatory team members or Sponsor to secure authorization of regulatory documents and contracts.
• May translate, coordinate translations or review completed translations of critical documents.
• Participate in feasibility and/or site identification activities.
• Assist the Project Team with the day-to-day management of clinical studies as required.
• Monitoring Visit Report (MVR) review, management, resolution and escalation as required.
• Train, mentor and/or supervise junior staff.
• May be assigned as LCRA to a regional or global study.
• May be assigned as a reviewer of essential documents (GLP) as a 2nd line or Independent Reviewer (IR).
• Conducts project co-monitoring, assessment visits and team training.
• Site contact for protocol clarifications and subject enrolment if CRA unavailable.
• Participate in the development of study newsletters communication as required.
• Assist with the development of project-specific training materials for team.
• Liaise with Business Development and make presentations to potential clients as required.
• May be required to manage the preparation of local clinical trial applications (for regulatory submissions for new drugs, biologics, or devices).

To be successful you will possess:

• At least 5 years monitoring experience.
• Skills to mentor and train other CRAs in a positive and effective manner.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical trials and the critical elements for success in clinical trials.
• Ability to travel for up to 8 days on site per month, depending on the project needs.
• Strong therapeutic background.
• Has shown ability to successfully manage people/project issues.
• Mature management skills demonstrated by calm and thorough review of situations. Proactively identifies and addresses problems. Seeks to understand all contributing factors. Proposes, implements, and evaluates appropriate resolutions.
• Demonstrates the ability to define and meet project requirements.
• Can demonstrate flexibility for improvement and creating solutions.
• Proven organizational abilities, and excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent team player with team building skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• A thorough knowledge of regulatory submission and reporting requirements and guidelines.
• Excellent understanding of the drug development process.

Benefits of working at Allucent include:

• Comprehensive benefits package per location
• Competitive salaries per location
• Departmental Study/Training Budget for furthering professional development
• Flexible Working hours (within reason)
• Opportunity for remote/hybrid* working depending on location
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Participation in our Buddy Program as a new or existing employee
• Internal growth opportunities and career progression
• Financially rewarding internal employee referral program
• Access to online soft-skills and technical training via GoodHabitz and internal platforms
• Eligibility for our Spot Bonus Award Program in recognition of going above and beyond on projects
• Eligibility for our Loyalty Award Program in recognition of loyalty and commitment of longstanding employees

Disclaimers:

*Our hybrid work policy encourages a dynamic work environment, prescribing 2 days in office per week for employees within reasonable distance from one of our global offices.

“The Allucent Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Allucent (US) LLC and its affiliates (collectively “Allucent”). Allucent does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or uninvited requests for collaboration on any of our open roles. Unsolicited resumes sent to Allucent employees will not obligate Allucent to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any third-party recruitment agency. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers, employees, or human resources.”

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