CRA Manager
Core
Manage a team of 6-14 Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) to ensure strong monitoring, study performance, and site adherence to regulations and SOPs in clinical trials.
Role type
Senior line manager for Clinical Research Associates (CRA Manager)
Builds
Clinical trial execution and monitoring operations
Domain
Clinical Research / Life Sciences
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
People Management, Resource Allocation, Clinical Trial Monitoring, ICH/GCP Compliance, Project Management, Performance Management, Stakeholder Management, Protocol Implementation, Capacity Planning, Conflict Resolution
Preferred skills
Oncology Trials, Immunochemistry, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Decision Making
Technologies
Core trial management systems and tools
Responsibilities
Manage CRA career development, performance reviews, and address low performance situations; Provide input for capacity planning and forecasting CRA needs; Collaborate with PLMs and local stakeholders to ensure process consistency; Resolve site or CRA operational issues; Attend Investigator Meetings; Interface with GCTO partners; Liaise with local HR and finance functions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership