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Clinical Research Associate (Clinical Trials)

Sun Pharma
Sun Pharma
1-5 years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad, India
10 Feb. 24, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Research Associate (Clinical Trials)
Location: Hyderabad, India
Company: Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd
Business Unit: Clinical Research
Date Posted: February 13, 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time

ThePharmaDaily.com is featuring an opportunity for a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join the Clinical Research division of Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. This role is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience in Phase III and Phase IV clinical trials, site management, and regulatory compliance within the pharmaceutical industry.

Role Overview

The Clinical Research Associate will be responsible for end-to-end site management activities across multicenter clinical trials. The role includes feasibility assessment, ethics submissions, monitoring visits, investigational product management, safety reporting oversight, and coordination with CRO and internal cross-functional teams.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, data integrity, patient safety, and timely clinical trial execution in alignment with ICH-GCP and applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Study Start-Up & Site Feasibility

  • Conduct site feasibility assessments and identify potential investigators.

  • Negotiate study budgets and finalize investigator/site selection.

  • Execute Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDA) and study-related contracts.

  • Prepare and submit study documents for Ethics Committee (EC) approvals across study centers.

Clinical Trial Monitoring & Site Management

  • Ensure timely site initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits.

  • Generate and maintain monitoring visit reports and essential documentation.

  • Oversee Investigational Product (IP) dispensing, inventory management, and reconciliation.

  • Train investigators and site staff on protocol procedures and GCP principles.

  • Ensure participant recruitment targets are met and data entry timelines are maintained.

  • Perform Source Data Verification (SDV) and manage query resolution.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure timely reporting of SAEs and SUSARs in compliance with regulatory requirements and pharmacovigilance policies.

  • Communicate safety updates to sites and investigators.

  • Identify site-related risks and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Coordinate with in-house teams and CRO partners for:

    • Data management

    • Statistical analysis

    • Statistical analysis reports

    • Database lock (DBL)

  • Collaborate with regulatory, pharmacovigilance, and medical teams to ensure seamless trial execution.

Experience Required

  • 1–5 years of relevant experience in Clinical Research within pharmaceutical companies or CRO environments.

  • Hands-on experience in Phase III and Phase IV clinical trials.

  • Proven experience in site management, monitoring visits, and regulatory documentation.

  • Experience managing safety reporting and investigator communications preferred.

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Pharmacy, Nursing, Chemistry, Public Health, or related health sciences.

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research preferred.

Core Competencies & Skills

  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical trial regulatory frameworks.

  • Expertise in site monitoring and investigator management.

  • Understanding of safety reporting processes (SAE/SUSAR).

  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.

  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

  • Excellent communication and analytical skills.

  • Proactive risk identification and problem-solving capabilities.

Why This Role Is Strategic

This position contributes directly to the successful execution of pivotal clinical trials and supports regulatory submissions and product lifecycle development. It offers structured career progression in Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Global Trial Management within one of India’s leading pharmaceutical organizations.

For professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise in clinical monitoring, regulatory compliance, and site management, this opportunity provides a strong platform for growth.

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