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Clinical Research Associate Ii (Cra Ii)

ICON PLC
2+ years
INR 8 LPA – 14 LPA
Bangalore, India
1 June 29, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance

Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II)

Company: ICON plc
Location: Bengaluru, India
Department: Clinical Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Office or Home (Hybrid/Remote)

JOB OVERVIEW

The Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) is responsible for monitoring clinical trials to ensure compliance with study protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and sponsor expectations. The role involves conducting site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits, ensuring patient safety, maintaining data integrity, supporting investigators and study sites, and contributing to the successful execution of clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Trial Monitoring

  • Conduct Site Qualification Visits (SQV).

  • Perform Site Initiation Visits (SIV).

  • Conduct routine Monitoring Visits (MV).

  • Perform Close-Out Visits (COV).

  • Monitor clinical trial progress throughout the study lifecycle.

Site Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators and study coordinators.

  • Support clinical sites in protocol implementation.

  • Ensure site compliance with study requirements.

  • Provide guidance and training to site personnel.

  • Monitor site performance and enrollment activities.

Protocol Compliance & Patient Safety

  • Ensure compliance with study protocols and ICH-GCP guidelines.

  • Monitor patient safety throughout the clinical trial.

  • Verify informed consent procedures.

  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

  • Identify and escalate protocol deviations.

Clinical Data Management

  • Review source documents and Case Report Forms (CRFs).

  • Verify data accuracy and completeness.

  • Perform source data verification (SDV).

  • Resolve clinical data queries.

  • Ensure high-quality clinical trial data.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Prepare monitoring visit reports.

  • Review study protocols and clinical documentation.

  • Support preparation of clinical study reports.

  • Maintain Trial Master File (TMF) documentation.

  • Ensure audit-ready study records.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Clinical Trial Managers and project teams.

  • Coordinate with investigators, sponsors, and vendors.

  • Participate in study meetings and project discussions.

  • Communicate study progress and site updates.

  • Support successful study execution across functional teams.

Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines.

  • Follow company SOPs and sponsor requirements.

  • Support regulatory inspections and audits.

  • Maintain quality standards throughout the study.

  • Ensure adherence to ethical and regulatory requirements.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Bachelor's Degree in:

  • Pharmacy (B.Pharm/M.Pharm)

  • Life Sciences

  • Nursing

  • Biotechnology

  • Biomedical Sciences

  • Clinical Research

  • Medicine

  • Or another healthcare-related discipline

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required

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

  • Experience in clinical trial monitoring.

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

Preferred

  • Experience in Oncology clinical trials.

  • Experience in Cardiology studies.

  • Experience in Endocrinology clinical research.

  • Experience in Vaccine studies.

  • CRO or Pharmaceutical industry experience.