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Cra Ii / Sr. Cra I (Oncology)

Syneos Health
5+ years
Not Disclosed
PAN-India, India
1 June 5, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing

CRA II / Senior CRA I (Oncology)

Location: India (Client-Based)
Job ID: 25108468
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 5+ Years
Therapeutic Area: Oncology


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization focused on accelerating customer success across the drug development and commercialization continuum. By combining clinical, medical affairs, and commercial expertise, Syneos Health partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organizations worldwide to bring innovative therapies to patients faster.

With a global workforce of more than 25,000 professionals, Syneos Health is committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-driven environment where employees can make a meaningful impact on patient lives.


Position Summary

Syneos Health is seeking an experienced CRA II / Senior CRA I (Oncology) to support and oversee clinical trial monitoring activities across oncology studies. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring investigator site compliance with study protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and sponsor expectations throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

This role requires extensive site monitoring experience, strong oncology knowledge, and the ability to independently manage multiple clinical sites while maintaining high standards of data quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.


Key Responsibilities

Site Monitoring & Clinical Trial Oversight

  • Conduct and manage:

    • Site Qualification Visits (SQV)

    • Site Initiation Visits (SIV)

    • Interim Monitoring Visits (IMV)

    • Close-Out Visits (COV)

  • Perform monitoring activities remotely and on-site as required.

  • Evaluate site performance and identify risks impacting study quality, timelines, or patient safety.

  • Escalate critical issues to project teams and implement corrective action plans.

  • Ensure protocol adherence and regulatory compliance across assigned study sites.


Patient Safety & Regulatory Compliance

  • Verify informed consent processes are properly conducted and documented.

  • Ensure protection of patient confidentiality and data privacy.

  • Assess and report:

    • Protocol deviations and violations

    • Safety concerns

    • Pharmacovigilance-related issues

    • Compliance risks

  • Maintain thorough knowledge of:

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Local regulatory requirements

    • Sponsor procedures

    • Syneos Health SOPs


Source Data Verification & Data Quality Management

  • Conduct Source Data Review (SDR) and Source Data Verification (SDV).

  • Verify accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical trial data.

  • Review medical records and source documentation.

  • Ensure accurate Case Report Form (CRF) completion.

  • Support data query generation and resolution activities.

  • Drive timely closure of data queries and discrepancies.


Site Management & Study Support

  • Assess site operational processes and performance.

  • Provide ongoing guidance and support to investigators and site staff.

  • Ensure site personnel remain adequately trained and study compliant.

  • Support patient recruitment, retention, and engagement initiatives.

  • Act as primary site contact for assigned sites when required.

  • Collaborate with study teams to ensure achievement of enrollment and study milestones.


Investigational Product (IP) Management

  • Verify investigational product accountability, storage, and security.

  • Review:

    • Drug inventory records

    • Drug reconciliation activities

    • Drug dispensing and administration records

  • Ensure compliance with protocol requirements and regulatory standards.

  • Monitor risks associated with blinded and randomized study treatments.


Trial Master File (TMF) & Investigator Site File (ISF) Management

  • Review Investigator Site Files (ISF) for:

    • Completeness

    • Accuracy

    • Timeliness

  • Reconcile site documentation with Trial Master Files (TMF).

  • Ensure essential documents are maintained according to regulatory requirements.

  • Support site readiness for audits and inspections.


Documentation & Reporting

  • Prepare and maintain:

    • Monitoring visit reports

    • Follow-up letters

    • Communication logs

    • Action item trackers

    • Study documentation

  • Record study observations and issue resolution activities within applicable tracking systems.

  • Ensure documentation meets sponsor and regulatory standards.


Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Collaborate with:

    • Investigators

    • Site Coordinators

    • Clinical Project Managers

    • Medical Monitors

    • Data Management Teams

    • Sponsor Representatives

  • Participate in:

    • Investigator Meetings

    • Sponsor Meetings

    • Clinical Team Meetings

    • Project Review Sessions

  • Support study startup, execution, and close-out activities.


Audit & Inspection Readiness

  • Support site preparation for:

    • Sponsor Audits

    • Regulatory Inspections

    • Internal Quality Reviews

  • Promote audit-ready practices throughout study execution.

  • Ensure implementation and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).


Real-World & Late-Phase Study Support (As Applicable)

  • Support sites throughout the study lifecycle from identification through close-out.

  • Perform chart abstraction and data collection activities.

  • Collaborate with:

    • Sponsor Affiliates

    • Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)

    • Local Country Teams

  • Identify potential study sites based on local treatment patterns and healthcare provider networks.

  • Assist with training and mentoring junior monitoring staff when required.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Nursing

    • Medical Sciences

    • Related Healthcare Discipline

OR

  • Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with relevant clinical research experience.