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Senior Clinical Research Associate (Sr. Cra)

Syngene
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
1 June 2, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill

Senior Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA)

Location: Bangalore, India
Department: Clinical Operations – T&CR
Company:
Syngene International Limited

Role Summary

The Senior Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA) is responsible for managing and monitoring clinical trial sites throughout the study lifecycle, ensuring compliance with study protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and company SOPs. The role involves site selection, initiation, routine monitoring, closeout activities, quality oversight, site relationship management, and supporting successful clinical trial execution across assigned therapeutic areas.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Monitoring

  • Conduct site selection, site initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits according to study requirements.

  • Ensure clinical studies are conducted in compliance with protocols, SOPs, GCP guidelines, and applicable regulations.

  • Monitor study conduct, patient safety, protocol adherence, and data quality.

  • Perform source document verification and ensure data integrity.

  • Support inspection readiness and compliance activities.

Site Management

  • Manage assigned study sites, protocols, and therapeutic areas.

  • Serve as the primary contact for investigators and site personnel.

  • Build and maintain effective relationships with clinical research sites.

  • Ensure site staff are adequately trained on protocol requirements and study procedures.

  • Maintain regular communication with sites to support study timelines and deliverables.

Quality & Compliance Oversight

  • Ensure quality and integrity of clinical trial conduct at study sites.

  • Identify protocol deviations, compliance issues, and quality risks.

  • Collaborate with Clinical Project Managers to investigate and resolve quality concerns.

  • Support implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory guidelines, and company quality standards.

Study Progress Management

  • Monitor and track:

    • Regulatory authority submissions and approvals

    • Ethics Committee (EC)/Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals

    • Subject recruitment and enrollment

    • Case Report Form (CRF) completion and submission

    • Data query generation and resolution

  • Ensure study milestones and timelines are achieved.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Prepare and submit monitoring visit reports within required timelines.

  • Generate follow-up letters and site communication documentation.

  • Maintain accurate study records and essential documents.

  • Document site findings, action plans, and study-related activities.

  • Ensure all documentation is inspection-ready and audit-compliant.

Administrative & Project Support

  • Submit project timesheets and operational documentation on time.

  • Support Clinical Project Managers with study execution activities.

  • Participate in study team discussions and project meetings.

  • Contribute to operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

Safety & EHS Compliance

  • Adhere to company Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.

  • Complete mandatory training related to safety, quality, and data integrity.

  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and compliance.

  • Follow all workplace safety procedures and operational standards.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • M.Sc. (Life Sciences or related discipline)

  • M.Pharm

  • Pharm.D

  • BAMS

  • BHMS

  • BDS / MDS

  • Any relevant Life Sciences qualification

Experience

  • Proven experience as a Senior Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA).

  • Strong experience in clinical trial monitoring and site management.

  • Experience working in GCP-regulated clinical research environments.

  • Exposure to multicenter clinical trials and sponsor/CRO interactions preferred.