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Cra (Clinical Research Associate)

Syngene
2-4 years
INR 6 LPA – 10 LPA
Bangalore, India
1 June 23, 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

CRA (Clinical Research Associate)

Location: Bangalore, India
Company: Syngene International
Department: Clinical Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Summary

The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for monitoring and managing clinical trial sites to ensure studies are conducted in compliance with study protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and sponsor expectations. The role involves site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out activities, while ensuring data quality, patient safety, protocol compliance, and timely study execution.

The CRA serves as the primary liaison between investigative sites and the Clinical Project Manager, supporting clinical trial operations across assigned studies and therapeutic areas.

Key Responsibilities

Site Management & Monitoring

  • Conduct:

    • Site Selection Visits (SSV)

    • Site Initiation Visits (SIV)

    • Interim Monitoring Visits (IMV)

    • Close-Out Visits (COV)

  • Ensure study conduct complies with:

    • Study Protocols

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Regulatory Requirements

    • SOPs

  • Act as the primary contact for assigned clinical trial sites.

Clinical Trial Monitoring

  • Monitor:

    • Subject Recruitment Progress

    • Protocol Compliance

    • Informed Consent Process

    • Source Documentation

    • CRF Completion

    • Data Quality

  • Verify data accuracy through Source Data Verification (SDV).

  • Identify and resolve protocol deviations and compliance issues.

Regulatory & Ethics Committee Management

  • Track and manage:

    • Ethics Committee (EC) Submissions

    • Regulatory Approvals

    • Site Documentation

  • Ensure all regulatory documents remain current and compliant.

Site Training & Communication

  • Deliver:

    • Protocol Training

    • Study-Specific Training

    • GCP Training Reinforcement

  • Maintain regular communication with site staff and investigators.

  • Support sites throughout study execution.

Quality & Compliance Management

  • Ensure quality and integrity of study conduct.

  • Investigate quality issues and deviations.

  • Support development and implementation of:

    • Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

  • Maintain inspection and audit readiness.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Prepare and maintain:

    • Monitoring Visit Reports

    • Follow-Up Letters

    • Site Management Documentation

    • Study Tracking Records

  • Ensure timely documentation and report submission.

Clinical Project Support

  • Support Clinical Project Managers in:

    • Study Coordination

    • Site Oversight

    • Project Tracking

  • Assist in development of:

    • Study Tools

    • Operational Documents

    • Clinical Processes

Operational & Administrative Activities

  • Submit project timesheets on time.

  • Complete mandatory training requirements.

  • Participate in project meetings and study discussions.

Required Qualifications

Education

Required:

  • Master’s Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacology

    • Clinical Research

    • Biotechnology

    • Biochemistry

    • Microbiology

    • Related Life Science Discipline

Experience

  • Experience as a CRA with hands-on involvement in:

    • Site Monitoring

    • Site Management

    • Clinical Trial Operations

  • Experience conducting:

    • SSV

    • SIV

    • IMV

    • COV

  • Knowledge of clinical research processes and study conduct.