As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.
Fortrea is offering graduates and/or entry level applicants to join their team under a permanent contract and to be fully trained as a CRA as part of our Monitoring Excellence Academy Program.
What is Monitoring Excellence Academy?
It is an internal training program aiming at developing you as a CRA to become fully operational to work for our Clinical Operations or FSPx department. Trainers, managers and clinical development team will support you to reach your professional goal to become a CRA while at the same time, you will be working and supporting our teams.
Responsibilities:
- Monitoring site performance and creating action plans for sites not meeting expectations, in conjunction with the on-site CRA
- Assist CRAs with the preparation for site visits (running reports, QC of files, resolving action items from previous visits)
- Liaise with the project team and others to distribute and track clinical trial supplies to ensure sites have enough to continue recruitment
- Perform Case Report Form review, query generation and resolution, assisting sites as needed
- Document review and collection to ensure compliance and inspection readiness of TMF
- Tracking and processing invoices from investigator sites against agreed contracts and budgets
- Undertake project related administrative tasks (meeting minutes, recruitment tracking, site document preparation)
- IHCRA may also be required to attend onsite monitoring visits as a co-monitor with experienced CRAs to assist with tasks such as site regulatory file review and drug accountability
Education and Qualifications:
- University degree (life science preferred), or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., nursing certification, medical or laboratory technology)
- Research experience in pharmaceutical or CRO industries may be considered
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Good communication skills
- Fluency in German and English
Do you want to be part of this exciting adventure? Apply today!
Did you know?
Labcorp's Clinical Development and Commercialization Services business is now Fortrea in connection with its planned spin-off from Labcorp, which is expected in mid-2023. Fortrea’s spin-off from Labcorp is subject to satisfaction of certain customary conditions. This spin-off will position both organizations for accelerated growth and allow each to focus resources on distinct strategic priorities, customer and employee needs and value creation opportunities. As a provider of phase I-IV clinical trial management, regulatory guidance, patient access solutions and market access consulting, Fortrea will partner with both emerging and large pharmaceutical, biotechnology, device and diagnostic companies to drive healthcare innovation and improve the lives of patients worldwide.
Fortrea is looking for problem-solvers and creative thinkers who are passionate about breaking down barriers faced by sponsors of clinical trials, and who are committed to helping transform the development process to get promising life-changing ideas and therapies to patients faster. Join us as we cultivate a workspace where all employees have the opportunity to grow and make impacts on a global scale. For more information and questions related to Fortrea, please visit www.fortrea.com
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