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Cra Ii / Sr. Cra I (Oncology Therapeutic Area, Client Office Based, Mumbai)

Syneos Health
5+ years
INR 14 LPA – 24 LPA
Mumbai, India
1 July 2, 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 II / Senior CRA I (Oncology)

Company: Syneos Health
Location: Mumbai, India (Client Office-Based)
Department: Clinical Operations / Clinical Monitoring
Job Type: Full-Time


JOB OVERVIEW

The CRA II / Senior CRA I is responsible for monitoring and managing oncology clinical trial sites throughout the study lifecycle, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, sponsor protocols, and company SOPs. The role includes site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring, close-out visits, source data verification, investigational product accountability, site management, patient safety oversight, and collaboration with sponsors and cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of oncology clinical trials.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Monitoring & Management

  • Perform Site Qualification Visits (SQV).

  • Conduct Site Initiation Visits (SIV).

  • Perform Interim Monitoring Visits (IMV).

  • Conduct Close-Out Visits (COV).

  • Manage assigned investigator sites throughout the study lifecycle.

  • Evaluate site performance and compliance.

  • Develop site-specific corrective action plans.

  • Escalate critical issues to project teams.

Clinical Trial Monitoring

  • Monitor oncology clinical studies in accordance with protocol.

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.

  • Assess protocol adherence and site processes.

  • Verify investigator responsibilities are fulfilled.

  • Support patient recruitment and retention activities.

  • Ensure audit readiness at study sites.

Source Data Verification (SDV)

  • Perform Source Document Review (SDR).

  • Verify Case Report Form (CRF) data accuracy.

  • Ensure complete and accurate clinical documentation.

  • Perform data quality checks.

  • Resolve clinical data discrepancies.

  • Drive timely query resolution.

Patient Safety & Compliance

  • Verify informed consent documentation.

  • Ensure patient confidentiality.

  • Monitor protocol deviations and violations.

  • Identify pharmacovigilance issues.

  • Escalate patient safety concerns.

  • Protect clinical data integrity.

Investigational Product (IP) Management

  • Review IP storage conditions.

  • Perform drug accountability.

  • Conduct IP reconciliation.

  • Verify dispensing records.

  • Review IP labeling and relabeling.

  • Ensure protocol-compliant IP handling.

Regulatory Documentation

  • Review Investigator Site Files (ISF).

  • Reconcile ISF with Trial Master File (TMF).

  • Maintain essential study documentation.

  • Ensure document completeness and accuracy.

  • Verify document archiving requirements.

Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare monitoring visit reports.

  • Write confirmation and follow-up letters.

  • Maintain communication logs.

  • Update clinical tracking systems.

  • Document site observations and action items.

Project Coordination

  • Manage site-level timelines.

  • Support study deliverables.

  • Monitor project milestones.

  • Coordinate with project teams.

  • Adapt to changing project priorities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as liaison with investigator sites.

  • Collaborate with Central Monitoring Associates.

  • Participate in Investigator Meetings.

  • Attend sponsor meetings.

  • Participate in global project meetings.

  • Support cross-functional communication.

Audit & Inspection Readiness

  • Maintain inspection-ready documentation.

  • Support regulatory inspections.

  • Prepare sites for audits.

  • Implement follow-up corrective actions.

Training & Mentoring

  • Train site personnel on study requirements.

  • Mentor junior CRA staff when required.

  • Ensure compliance training completion.

  • Maintain knowledge of oncology clinical research standards.

Real World / Late Phase Studies (When Applicable)

  • Support Real World Evidence (RWE) studies.

  • Conduct chart abstraction activities.

  • Collect clinical data.

  • Coordinate with Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs).

  • Support sponsor affiliates.

  • Recommend potential investigator sites.


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Pharmacy

    • Life Sciences

    • Biotechnology

    • Nursing (RN)

    • Biological Sciences

    • Related Healthcare Discipline


EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required

  • Minimum 5+ years of onsite clinical monitoring experience.

  • Strong experience in Oncology Clinical Trials.

  • Experience conducting monitoring visits independently.

  • Experience with site management and clinical monitoring.

  • Ability to travel up to 75%.