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Clinical Research Associate Ii

Fortrea
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 May 19, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title

Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II)

Company

Fortrea

Location

Bangalore, India

Employment Type

Full-time / Clinical Operations


Role Overview

The Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) is responsible for independent site monitoring and clinical trial oversight across assigned studies. The role ensures patient safety, protocol compliance, and data integrity through on-site and remote monitoring activities in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines, local regulations, and sponsor requirements.

This position supports full lifecycle site management, including pre-study, site initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits, with increasing responsibility for leadership tasks such as acting as Lead CRA when assigned.


Key Responsibilities

1. Site Monitoring & Management

  • Conduct all types of monitoring visits:

    • Pre-study visits

    • Site Initiation Visits (SIV)

    • Routine monitoring visits

    • Close-out visits

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • Study protocol

    • ICH-GCP guidelines

    • Fortrea SOPs

    • Sponsor requirements


2. Patient Safety & Protocol Compliance

  • Verify informed consent process is properly conducted

  • Ensure eligibility criteria and protocol adherence

  • Protect subject safety throughout study conduct

  • Track and follow up on Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)


3. Data Integrity & Source Verification

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

  • Identify missing, inconsistent, or incorrect data

  • Generate and resolve data queries in clinical systems

  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical trial data


4. Regulatory & Study Documentation

  • Ensure Investigator Site Files (ISF) and eTMF documents are complete and up to date

  • Verify site regulatory compliance throughout the study lifecycle

  • Maintain inspection and audit readiness at site level


5. Investigational Product (IP) Management

  • Monitor IP accountability and inventory

  • Ensure proper storage, dispensing, and reconciliation per protocol

  • Track shipments and study supplies as needed


6. Reporting & Communication

  • Prepare timely and accurate trip reports after site visits

  • Participate in:

    • Investigator meetings

    • Project team meetings

    • Teleconferences

  • Communicate site status and risks to study teams


7. Study Support Activities

  • Assist with site selection and investigator recruitment (if applicable)

  • Support preparation of monitoring plans and SIV materials

  • Contribute to training of site staff and new CRA team members

  • Perform co-monitoring and mentoring tasks when required


8. System & Process Management

  • Use clinical trial systems such as:

    • CTMS (Clinical Trial Management Systems)

    • eCRF platforms

    • eTMF systems

  • Maintain accurate tracking of study activities and documentation


Required Qualifications

Education

  • University or college degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Nursing

    • Allied health profession

  • OR equivalent clinical research experience


Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of clinical monitoring experience (CRA or equivalent role)

  • Experience in independent site monitoring is required

  • Knowledge of clinical trial processes and documentation


Required Skills & Competencies

Clinical Research Skills

  • Strong understanding of:

    • ICH-GCP guidelines

    • Clinical trial monitoring processes

    • Regulatory requirements

  • Experience with SAE reporting and follow-up


Analytical & Operational Skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to identify and resolve protocol deviations

  • Problem-solving and decision-making ability

  • Ability to manage multiple sites and timelines


Communication Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work in global, matrix environments

  • Effective interaction with investigators and site staff


Work Style

  • Independent working ability with minimal supervision

  • Strong organizational and planning skills

  • Ability to travel extensively (~60%)

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines


Preferred Qualifications

  • Phase I monitoring experience

  • Life sciences or nursing background

  • Familiarity with Fortrea SOPs and systems

  • Exposure to medical devices or pharmacology concepts (if applicable)


Work Environment

  • Combination of office, remote, and hospital/site visits

  • High travel requirement (~60%)

  • Exposure to clinical and investigator site environments

  • Risk of extended computer-based work (data review, reporting)


Company Overview

Fortrea is a global Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in clinical development and trial management services across multiple therapeutic areas. The company focuses on delivering high-quality clinical research solutions while maintaining regulatory compliance and patient safety standards.


Role Summary

The CRA II role at Fortrea involves independent clinical site monitoring, ensuring compliance, patient safety, and data integrity across global clinical trials. The position requires strong clinical research knowledge, regulatory expertise, and the ability to manage multiple investigator sites while maintaining high-quality monitoring standards.