Clinical Research Associate - Delhi

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Typical Accountabilities

• Contributes to the selection of potential investigators.
• In some countries, as required, CRAs are accountable for study start-up and regulatory maintenance. Tasks may include Site Qualification Visits, collection, preparation, review and tracking of documents for the application process; submission of proper application/documents to EC/IRB and to Regulatory Authorities for start-up and for the duration of the study.
• Trains, supports and advises Investigators and site staff in study related matters, including Risk Based Quality Management (RbQM) principles.
• Confirms that site staff have completed and documented the required trainings appropriately, including ICH-GCP training, prior to and for the duration of the study. Ensures the sites are inspection ready at all times.
• Actively participates in Local Study Team (LST) meetings.
• Contributes to National Investigators meetings, as applicable.
• Initiates, monitors and closes study sites in compliance with AZ Procedural Documents. Shares information on patient recruitment and study site progress (site quality/performance) within the LST.

Drives performance at the sites. Proactively identifies and ensures timely resolution to study-related issues and escalates them as appropriate.

• Updates CTMS and other systems with data from study sites as per required timelines.
• Manages study supplies (ISF, etc), drug supplies and drug accountability at study site. Prepares study drug for destruction, if applicable.
• Performs monitoring visits (remote and onsite), as well as remote data checks, in accordance with the timelines specified in the study specific Monitoring Plan. If required, determines and discusses with LSAD the correct timing and type of visits.
• Performs Source Data Review (SDR), Case Report Form (CRF) review and Source Data Verification (SDV), in accordance with the Monitoring Plan.
• Performs regular Site Quality Risk Assessments and adapts monitoring intensity accordingly during the study.
• Ensures data query resolution in a timely manner.
• Works with data management to ensure robust quality of the collected study data.
• Ensures accurate and timely reporting of Serious Adverse Events and their follow ups.
• Prepares and finalises monitoring visit reports in CTMS and provides timely feed-back to the Principal Investigator, including follow-up letter, within required timelines and in line with AZ SOP.
• Follows up on outstanding actions with study sites to ensure resolution in a timely manner.
• Follows quality issue processes by escalating systematic or serious quality issues, data privacy breaches, CSP or ICH-GCP compliance issues to Local Management and/or CQM as required.
• Assists site in maintaining inspection ready ISF.
• Prepares for and collaborates with the activities associated with audits and regulatory inspections in liaison with LSAD and CQAD.
• Ensures timely collection/uploading of essential documents into the eTMF in accordance with ICH GCP, AZ SOPs and local requirements. Supports/participates in regular QC checks performed by LSAD or delegate.
• Ensures that all study documents under their responsibility (i.e., site documents, relevant communications, etc) are available and ready for final archiving and completion of local part of the eTMF.

• Provides feedback on any research related information including sites/investigators/competing studies that might be useful for the local market. • Ensures compliance with AstraZeneca’s Code of Ethics, company policies and procedures relating to people, finance, technology, security and SHE (Safety, Health and Environment). • Ensures compliance with local, national and regional legislation, as applicable. • Collaborates with local MSLs as directed by LSAD or line manager. For LSAD activities, refer to and acknowledge LSAD Job Description.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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