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Summary:

The Senior Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA) is an experienced clinical operations professional responsible for managing site monitoring and relationship activities across multiple clinical studies. This role serves as a key resource to study teams, ensuring high-quality study execution, adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and company standards. The Sr. CRA provides guidance to less experienced CRAs, supports investigator sites, proactively identifies and resolves operational issues, and contributes to the successful delivery of clinical study objectives.

The Sr. CRA will practice excellent written and verbal communication skills, including medical terminology. In this role the candidate will display strong presentation, organizational, timemanagement, and prioritization skills. Being technically savvy with the ability to leverage technology to drive efficiency and performance while working independently with minimal supervision in a fastpaced environment will be key.

Responsibilities:

Study & Site Management

• Serve as CRA for assigned complex clinical studies, providing expert oversight of site selection, initiation, monitoring, and closeout activities (onsite, virtual, remote).

• Actively participate in site feasibility assessments and site selection processes.

• Ensure study conduct is executed according to the clinical protocol, regulatory requirements (GCP, FDA, ISO), IRB/EC requirements, and company SOPs.

• Prioritize patient safety, ensuring informed consent and study procedures are performed accurately and ethically.

• Review and report AEs/SAEs and protocol deviations in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.

• Maintain complete, accurate, and auditready regulatory documentation and TMFs in accordance with ALCOA principles.

• Monitor site inventory of investigational products and study supplies.

• Proactively identify, communicate, and manage study risks and issues to ensure operational continuity and compliance.

Monitoring & Documentation

• Author, review, and approve Monitoring Plans, study source documents, monitoring tools, and sitefacing training materials.

• Perform SDR/SDV per monitoring plans and document monitoring activities through timely, highquality trip reports.

• Ensure compliance with company travel and expense policies.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide mentoring, training, and functional oversight of CRAs, including contingent (contract) CRAs.

• Lead or review functional job aids and training materials.

• Present confidently and contribute to extended functional and study team meetings, providing clear updates on site status, risks, and issues.

Systems & Collaboration

• Utilize and maintain accurate study data in clinical systems, including Veeva Vault CTMS and CDMS.

• Work crossfunctionally with internal teams and CROs to ensure highquality study execution and oversight.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with investigator sites and internal stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a healthcare or sciencerelated field. (Alternate education levels may be considered based on experience and business need)

• 3 years of fieldbased CRA experience in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry.

• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, monitoring practices, investigational product management, and data management.

• Thorough knowledge of domestic and international clinical research regulations, including ICH GCP, FDA CFR, ISO, and HIPAA.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Experience with IVD and/or POC studies.

• Laboratory experience in molecular biology, microbiology, or blood culture.

• Proficiency with Veeva Vault CTMS and CDMS

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

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Primary Work LocationUSA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton CircleAdditional LocationsWork ShiftNA (United States of America)

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