Senior Clinical Research Associate
At a glance
Senior role at Beigene. Remote, Germany · full-time · €66,200–€82,800 base.
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What you'll do
- Select and assess trial sites, train site teams, and oversee recruitment targets for oncology studies
- Visit sites remotely or in person from study launch through routine monitoring and closeout
- Track site documentation, recruitment, CRF completion, and query resolution to keep records inspection-ready
- Document visit findings and follow-up actions, escalating GCP or quality concerns and proposing corrective steps
- Coordinate study milestones with clinical teams and sites, while mentoring junior CRAs and handling site escalations
What you bring
- At least five years of CRA monitoring work in pharmaceutical or CRO settings
- Strong working knowledge of GCP, ICH guidance, and relevant clinical research regulations
- Clear written and spoken English and German, with strong organization and problem-solving skills
- A scientific or healthcare degree is preferred; equivalent education, training, and experience may qualify
Who this fits
This senior role suits an experienced monitor, particularly someone with oncology or onco-hematology trial experience. It is remote in Germany and involves travel of up to eighty percent. You will mentor junior CRAs and serve as an escalation contact, rather than taking on stated line-management duties.
From the employer
BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
General Description:
- CRA executes clinical monitoring activities at clinical trial sites and monitors clinical trials in accordance with ICH guidelines and GCP, local regulations, and applicable SOPs.
- CRA performs monitoring activities related to selection, initiation, conduct (recruitment, quality data collection) and timely completion of oncology/onco-hematology clinical trials within the assigned country/region.
- May be assigned to CRA activities or start-up activities, depending on experience and project needs.
- CRA is responsible for collaborating closely with the Country and Regional Clinical Study Teams to ensure study timelines are adhered to and required quality standards are maintained.
- CRA identifies gaps and areas for improvement and propose CAPA.
- CRA supports start-up and provides local expertise.expertise.
Essential Functions of the job:
- Complete appropriate therapeutic, protocol and clinical research training/CRA training to perform job duties.
- Gain experience in BeOne and study procedures by working with experienced clinical staff.
- Perform site selection and evaluation, supporting initial list of sites and recruitment targets.
- Provide protocol and related study training to assigned sites.
- Conduct onsite/remote pre-study, initiation, routine monitoring and closeout visits per monitoring plan and applicable SOPs.
- Conduct co-monitoring visits, if required.
- Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters and other required study documentation, in accordance with ICH-GCP, BeOne standards and SOPs.
- Manage sites and site performance by tracking regulatory submissions, recruitment, case report form (CRF) completion, and data query resolution
- Ensure copies/originals (as required) site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) and verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) / International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) and local regulatory requirements.
- Ensure inspection readiness of the study and sites
- Establish regular lines of communication with sites and reports site progress, issues and proposed action to Clinical Operations.
- Collaborate with Country and Regional Clinical Study Managers and clinical study sites to ensure timely delivery of study milestones (i.e., study startup, recruitment, database analyses, closeout, etc.)
- Facilitate Study Compliance Visits (SCVs), site audits and/or inspections, as required
- Evaluate the quality and integrity of site practices – escalating quality and/or GCP issues with Investigators and internal team as appropriate.
- Anticipate and identify site issues; propose corrective and preventative actions; identify gaps and utilize opportunities. Constantly strive for operating excellence, question status-quo and promote innovation.
- Mentor junior staff (Associate CRA and CRA).
- Act as the escalation point person for CRA(s) with site-related issues and concerns.
- May review visits reports, following-up on issue resolution and communicating with the Country/Regional Clinical Study Manager on significant risk identified and action proposed.
- May serve as subject matter expert for clinical operations, country regulations and monitoring-related activities.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Mentor/Buddy for junior CRAs.
- Acts as the escalation point person for CRAs with site-related issues and concerns.
- May serve as subject matter expert for clinical operations and CRA-related activities;
Education Required:
- BS in a scientific or healthcare discipline preferred and at least 3 - 5 years of monitoring experience.
- Experience in oncology/onco-hematology global trials preferred
Other Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements, i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, and associated regulatory guidelines.
- 5 + years of (CRA) monitoring experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Experience in oncology/onco-hematology trials preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and other internal/external stakeholders as applicable
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize and multitask
- Effective time management skills
- Written and verbal communication skills, including a good command of the English language and German
Computer Skills:
Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and use of a laptop computer and iPhone.
Travel: up to 80%
Salary Range EU: 66,200.00 EUR - 82,800.00 EUR
Global Competencies
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity, and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
- Fosters Teamwork
- Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
- Self-Awareness
- Acts Inclusively
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Continuous Learning
- Embraces Change
- Results-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
- Financial Excellence
- Communicates with Clarity
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.