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Clinical Research Associate Ii

Fortrea
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
8 May 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid 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

Company: Fortrea
Fortrea Official Website
Location: Bangalore
Employment Type: Full-time
Requisition ID: 262282
Application Type: External Clinical Operations Role


1. Role Overview

The Clinical Research Associate II is responsible for site monitoring and clinical trial oversight to ensure patient safety, data integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards.

This role involves frequent travel to clinical sites and hands-on execution of monitoring activities across all phases of clinical trials, in alignment with ICH-GCP and sponsor requirements.


2. Core Responsibilities

A. Site Monitoring & Clinical Trial Oversight

  • Conduct all types of site visits:

    • Pre-study visits

    • Site initiation visits (SIV)

    • Routine monitoring visits

    • Close-out visits

  • Ensure sites comply with protocol and regulatory requirements

  • Verify investigator and site staff training records


B. Patient Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure proper informed consent process is followed

  • Verify adherence to protocol and regulatory requirements

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

  • Ensure protection of study participants throughout trial lifecycle


C. Data Integrity & Source Verification

  • Perform 100% Source Data Verification (SDV)

  • Conduct eCRF reviews and query resolution

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

  • Identify deviations and initiate corrective actions


D. Regulatory & Documentation Management

  • Maintain and review essential regulatory documents

  • Ensure completeness of eTMF and site files

  • Ensure audit readiness at all times

  • Track investigational product (IP) accountability and storage


E. Clinical Operations & Coordination

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

  • Support study teams with operational planning and execution

  • Participate in investigator meetings and project teleconferences

  • Use CTMS and eClinical systems for tracking and documentation


F. Reporting & Communication

  • Prepare accurate and timely trip reports

  • Present training during site initiation visits

  • Communicate findings clearly to study teams and sponsors

  • Support training of new CRAs and co-monitoring activities


3. Required Qualifications

Education

  • University/college degree in life sciences or allied health field

  • Nursing certification or equivalent clinical qualification acceptable

  • Equivalent clinical research experience may substitute education


Experience

  • Minimum 2+ years in clinical monitoring (CRA experience)

  • Experience in site monitoring, SDV, and clinical trial execution

  • Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and clinical trial processes


Regulatory & Technical Knowledge

  • ICH-GCP guidelines

  • Local regulatory requirements

  • SAE reporting and tracking processes

  • Clinical trial documentation and audit readiness

  • CTMS and eClinical systems


4. Core Skills

Clinical & Technical Skills

  • Site monitoring and SDV

  • Clinical trial operations

  • Adverse event tracking (SAE handling)

  • eCRF and CTMS system usage

  • Protocol compliance verification


Operational Skills

  • Time and travel management (60% travel requirement)

  • Risk-based monitoring awareness

  • Study documentation and reporting

  • Organizational and planning ability


Soft Skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Communication and interpersonal skills

  • Problem-solving in field environments

  • Ability to work independently in a matrix structure

  • Negotiation and stakeholder management


5. Key Skill Areas (From JD Keywords)

  • Clinical Monitoring & Site Management

  • Clinical Research & Trials Execution

  • Data Integrity & Source Verification

  • Pharmacovigilance (SAE tracking)

  • Regulatory Compliance (ICH-GCP)

  • eClinical Systems (CTMS, eTMF)


6. Organizational Context

This role sits within a Contract Research Organization (CRO) environment, directly supporting sponsor-led clinical trials. It plays a critical role in ensuring real-world clinical trial execution at investigative sites, bridging hospitals, investigators, and sponsor teams.


7. Role Positioning in Career Ladder

Compared to the other roles you shared:

  • Entry-level operational clinical role in hands-on trial execution

  • Feeds into:

    • Senior CRA → Lead CRA → Clinical Trial Manager → Clinical Sciences Trial Leader