Freelance Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Job summary:
•Freelance Clinical Research Associate (CRA) required to work in house at Chiltern
•Full or part-time role, 4-5 days a week considered
•Start date October 2012
•CRA can be home based anywhere in the South East or the Midlands
•Candidates must have both SQV and EC/R&D/start up experience

Job Background:
The Resourcing Solutions (RS) department of Chiltern acts in a similar way to that of a staffing solutions provider. The department is currently seeking a Freelance Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to work in house for Chiltern. You will be assisting whilst we have a spike in demand. You will assist in Site Qualification Visits and Study Start Up activities within the UK. The contract is likely to last for around 4 months. There is the possibility that the contract will be extended beyond that time depending on workload. Full or part time allocation considered (minimum of 4 days a week).

Job Primary Functions:
The CRA is an essential member of a Clinical Project Team responsible for the execution of a Clinical Research Project. The degree of responsibility given to a CRA shall reflect his/her experience and the level of contribution, which he/she can make to that project. The work will involve SQVs and Start Up activities. You will be required to perform Clinical Monitoring activities for designated projects and to monitor specified sites to ensure quality and integrity of data, compliance with Chiltern International or Sponsor's SOPs, ICH GCP, and regulatory requirements, ensuring study completion on time and within budget.

Job Qualifications:
•A BSc or BA degree in a biomedical or related life science, or nursing qualification
•Previous CRA experience within clinical research within the UK
•Candidates must have both SQV and EC/R&D/start up experience
•Good clinical knowledge with an understanding of medical terminology
•An understanding of the basics of physiology and pharmacology
•Good computer literacy with working knowledge of PCs, Windows and Microsoft Office applications
•Good oral and written communication, organizational skills and personal presentation. The ability to communicate effectively in English
•Experience working in a team environment under time and resource pressures
•Understanding of the principles of ICH GCP and regulatory requirements
•Experience of the clinical research process and terminology
•Preferable experience using a clinical trial management system (CPMS)
•CRA must have current legal work authorization to work in the UK

MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please phone Peter Lewis on (0) . To apply, please send your CV to

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