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Clinical Research Associate Ii (Cra Ii)

ICON
2+ years
₹10–16 LPA
Bangalore, Remote, India, India
15 July 7, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance

Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II)

Company: ICON plc
Location: Bangalore, India
Work Mode: Office or Home (Hybrid/Flexible)
Department: Clinical Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) with hands-on site monitoring experience in clinical trials and expertise in ICH-GCP guidelines. Experience in Oncology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, or Vaccine Studies is preferred.
Salary Package: ₹10–16 LPA (Approx., based on current market standards; final compensation depends on candidate experience, therapeutic area expertise, and monitoring experience.)


Role Overview

The Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) is responsible for independently monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure compliance with study protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and sponsor expectations. The role involves managing site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out activities while ensuring patient safety, protocol compliance, and high-quality clinical data.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Monitoring

  • Conduct Site Qualification Visits (SQV), Site Initiation Visits (SIV), Routine Monitoring Visits (RMV), and Close-Out Visits (COV).

  • Monitor clinical trial sites in accordance with study protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.

  • Ensure studies are conducted according to approved protocols and sponsor expectations.

  • Track study progress and ensure timely completion of monitoring activities.


Site Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators and site personnel.

  • Provide training and guidance to study site staff on protocol requirements.

  • Ensure study teams receive appropriate study materials and documentation.

  • Support sites in resolving operational and compliance-related issues.


Protocol Compliance & Patient Safety

  • Verify informed consent procedures are conducted appropriately.

  • Ensure participant eligibility and protocol adherence throughout the study.

  • Monitor patient safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • Identify protocol deviations and ensure timely corrective actions.


Clinical Data Review

  • Review source documents and verify clinical trial data accuracy.

  • Perform Source Data Verification (SDV).

  • Identify data discrepancies and generate queries for resolution.

  • Ensure high-quality, complete, and accurate clinical data.

  • Support timely database cleaning activities.


Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

  • Prepare, review, and maintain study documentation, including:

    • Monitoring Visit Reports

    • Clinical Study Reports

    • Site Files

    • Regulatory Documents

    • Essential Trial Documents

  • Ensure Trial Master File (TMF) documentation is complete and audit-ready.

  • Maintain compliance with ICH-GCP, applicable regulatory guidelines, and company SOPs.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with:

    • Clinical Project Managers

    • Investigators

    • Site Coordinators

    • Clinical Operations Teams

    • Data Management Teams

    • Sponsors

  • Participate in study meetings and provide site status updates.

  • Communicate site risks and propose mitigation strategies.


Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure protocol compliance, data integrity, and participant safety throughout the study lifecycle.

  • Support inspection and audit readiness at study sites.

  • Identify quality issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

  • Maintain high standards of clinical research quality.


Travel

  • Travel to investigator sites for monitoring activities as required.

  • Willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time.


Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor's degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Nursing

    • Biotechnology

    • Medical Sciences

    • Or another healthcare-related discipline


Required Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA).

  • Hands-on experience in clinical site monitoring.

  • Experience in therapeutic areas such as:

    • Oncology

    • Cardiology

    • Endocrinology

    • Vaccine Studies

  • Experience working in CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology organizations is preferred.


Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Clinical trial processes

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Regulatory requirements

    • Site monitoring procedures

    • Source Data Verification (SDV)

    • Clinical documentation

    • Trial Master File (TMF)

    • Clinical data review and query management

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.


Key Competencies

  • Excellent clinical monitoring and site management skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Commitment to quality, compliance, and patient safety.

  • Ability to manage multiple clinical sites and priorities effectively.