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      <Title>Clinical Research Associate</Title>
      <Description><![CDATA[<p>The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) plays a critical role in the delivery of clinical studies at assigned sites. Working closely with local team members, the CRA ensures that study commitments are met in a timely and efficient manner. Key responsibilities include:</p>
<p>Performing identification, selection, initiation, monitoring, site data review and closeout activities/visits, as well as remote data checks, in accordance with the timelines specified in the study specific Clinical Monitoring Plan (CMP).</p>
<p>Driving performance at the sites by proactively identifying and ensuring timely resolution to study-related issues and escalating them as appropriate.</p>
<p>Training, supporting, and advising Investigators and site staff in study-related matters, including Risk Based Quality Management (RBQM) principles.</p>
<p>Developing recruitment plans with each site and managing and supporting enrollment to ensure sites and studies meet enrollment milestones. Documenting recruitment barriers and implementing mitigation plans.</p>
<p>Ensuring agreed monitoring KPIs are observed and remain within the agreed quality acceptable ranges (Action Items aging, SDV metrics, Data entry metrics, query aging, MV reports metrics, etc.).</p>
<p>Preparing and finalizing monitoring visit reports in CTMS and providing timely feedback to the Principal Investigator, including follow-up letters, within required timelines and in line with Alexion SOPs.</p>
<p>Ensuring timely collection/uploading of essential documents into the eTMF in accordance with ICH-GCP, Alexion SOPs, and local requirements. Supporting/participating in regular QC checks of the eTMF.</p>
<p>In some countries, as required, CRAs are accountable for study start-up and regulatory maintenance. Tasks may include collection, preparation, review, and tracking of documents for the application process; submission of proper application/documents to EC/IRB and to Regulatory Authorities for start-up and for the duration of the study.</p>
<p>Contributing to the nomination and selection of potential investigators and assisting with feasibility activities.</p>
<p>Collaborating with local Medical Affairs, Medical Advisor Pipeline (MAP), and other internal stakeholders, as needed.</p>
<p>Following quality issue processes by escalating systematic or serious quality issues, data privacy breaches, or ICH-GCP compliance issues to Global Study team, Local study team, Country Operations Line Management, and/or Quality Group, representatives as required.</p>
<p>Preparing for and collaborating with the activities associated with audits and regulatory inspections in liaison with other local team members (e.g., PMCO, Country Operations Line Management, and Quality Group.</p>
<p>Required qualifications include:</p>
<p>Minimum of 1 year of CRA monitoring experience</p>
<p>Bachelor&#39;s degree in a related discipline, preferably in life science, or equivalent qualification</p>
<p>Excellent knowledge of international guidelines ICH-GCP, basic knowledge of GMP/GDP</p>
<p>Excellent knowledge of relevant local regulations</p>
<p>Good medical knowledge and ability to learn relevant Alexion Therapeutic Areas</p>
<p>Good understanding of the drug development process</p>
<p>Excellent understanding of Clinical Study Management, including monitoring, study drug handling, and data management</p>
<p>Excellent attention to details</p>
<p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</p>
<p>Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills</p>
<p>Good negotiation skills</p>
<p>Demonstrates flexibility in schedule and willingness to travel (required travel may be as high as 70% during busy periods)</p>
<p>Valid driving license (dependent on country requirements)</p>
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      <Jobtype>full-time</Jobtype>
      <Experiencelevel>mid</Experiencelevel>
      <Workarrangement>onsite</Workarrangement>
      <Salaryrange></Salaryrange>
      <Skills>ICH-GCP, GMP/GDP, Risk Based Quality Management (RBQM), Clinical Study Management, Monitoring, Study drug handling, Data management</Skills>
      <Category>Research and Development</Category>
      <Industry>Pharmaceuticals</Industry>
      <Employername>Country Operations, the Americas</Employername>
      <Employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/astrazeneca.eightfold.ai.png</Employerlogo>
      <Employerdescription>Alexion Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing treatments for rare and ultra-rare disorders.</Employerdescription>
      <Employerwebsite>https://astrazeneca.eightfold.ai</Employerwebsite>
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      <Applyto>https://astrazeneca.eightfold.ai/careers/job/563877689978880</Applyto>
      <Location>Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America</Location>
      <Country></Country>
      <Postedate>2026-04-24</Postedate>
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