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Senior Clinical Research Associate

Bristol Myers Squibb
5+ years
INR 12 LPA – 20 LPA
Mumbai, India
1 June 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: Communication Skills, CPC Certified, CPT, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model

Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)

Position Summary

The Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) serves as the primary point of contact at the clinical trial site level and is responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity, compliance, and successful execution of clinical studies. The role involves monitoring clinical trial activities in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and applicable regulatory requirements while ensuring patient safety and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Monitoring

  • Conduct Site Qualification Visits (SQV), Site Initiation Visits (SIV), Routine Monitoring Visits (RMV), and Close-Out Visits (COV).

  • Monitor clinical studies across all trial phases according to the Site Monitoring Plan.

  • Ensure compliance with study protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

  • Verify source data and review electronic and paper records for accuracy and completeness.

Site Management & Compliance

  • Monitor site compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations, and ALCOA principles.

  • Support audits, inspections, and CAPA implementation.

  • Provide training and guidance to site personnel.

Data Quality & Risk Management

  • Perform risk-based and centralized monitoring activities.

  • Identify and mitigate site and study risks.

  • Analyze site performance metrics and protocol deviations.

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Nursing, Medicine, or related discipline.

Experience Required

  • Minimum 5+ years of Clinical Research Monitoring experience.

  • Experience with Pharma, Biotech, CRO, or Sponsor organizations.

  • Strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle.

Technical Skills

  • Clinical Trial Monitoring

  • Site Management

  • ICH-GCP

  • Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM)

  • CTMS

  • EDC

  • eTMF

  • Veeva Vault

  • Medidata

  • CluePoints

  • CAPA Management

  • Audit Readiness

Core Competencies

  • Leadership & Mentoring

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Communication Skills

  • Problem Solving

  • Critical Thinking

  • Time Management

  • Team Collaboration