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Clinical Research Associate Ii (Cra Ii)

Fortrea
2-5 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
1 June 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills:

Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II)

Location: Bangalore
Experience: 2–5+ Years
Department: Clinical Operations / Clinical Monitoring
Industry: CRO / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Medical Devices


Job Summary

The Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) is responsible for managing and monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure compliance with study protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and sponsor expectations. The role involves conducting site visits, verifying clinical data accuracy, ensuring patient safety, managing investigational products, and supporting overall study execution from initiation through close-out.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Site Monitoring

  • Conduct Pre-Study Visits (PSV), Site Initiation Visits (SIV), Interim Monitoring Visits (IMV), Routine Monitoring Visits (RMV), and Close-Out Visits (COV).

  • Independently monitor assigned clinical trial sites according to study protocols, monitoring plans, SOPs, and ICH-GCP guidelines.

  • Evaluate site performance and ensure compliance with study requirements.

  • Verify that site personnel are appropriately trained and qualified to conduct study activities.

Patient Safety & Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure proper informed consent procedures are followed and documented.

  • Verify subject eligibility and protocol compliance.

  • Monitor patient safety throughout the study lifecycle.

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulatory requirements, sponsor guidelines, and study protocols.

  • Support audit and inspection readiness at investigator sites.

Source Data Verification & Data Review

  • Perform Source Document Verification (SDV) and Source Data Review (SDR).

  • Review eCRFs for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.

  • Identify missing, inconsistent, or implausible data.

  • Generate, track, and resolve data queries in collaboration with sites and data management teams.

  • Ensure data integrity and quality throughout the study.

Investigational Product (IP) Management

  • Verify Investigational Product accountability and inventory.

  • Review storage conditions, dispensing records, and reconciliation activities.

  • Ensure IP handling complies with protocol and regulatory requirements.

  • Track study supplies and shipments as required.

Site Documentation Management

  • Review and maintain Investigator Site Files (ISF).

  • Ensure site regulatory documentation remains current and complete.

  • Verify essential documents are filed appropriately in eTMF and sponsor systems.

  • Maintain audit-ready documentation throughout the study.

Safety Reporting

  • Support Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting processes.

  • Follow up on safety events and ensure timely documentation.

  • Collaborate with pharmacovigilance and safety teams when necessary.

Study Coordination & Project Support

  • Develop and implement study-specific monitoring plans.

  • Participate in investigator meetings, project meetings, and study teleconferences.

  • Present study training and site initiation materials.

  • Support study timelines and ensure delivery of project milestones.

  • Act as Lead CRA on assigned projects when required.

Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare and submit monitoring visit reports within required timelines.

  • Document findings, deviations, and corrective actions.

  • Maintain accurate study records and monitoring documentation.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Biotechnology

    • Nursing

    • Medical Laboratory Technology

    • Allied Health Sciences

OR

  • Equivalent clinical research experience.


Required Experience

Mandatory

  • Minimum 2 years of Clinical Monitoring experience as a CRA.

  • Experience independently conducting monitoring visits.

  • Experience with clinical trial site management.

  • Understanding of SAE reporting processes.

Preferred

  • Additional experience in:

    • Clinical Operations

    • Data Management

    • Medical Writing

    • Research Coordination

    • Laboratory Research