Clinical Research Associate

Clinical Research Associate – France

Location: France

Seniority: CRA I, CRA II, Senior CRA and Lead CRA

Therapeutic areas: Open to all therapeutic areas

Role overview

We are interested in connecting with Clinical Research Associates across France for current and upcoming opportunities with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and clinical research organisations.

The CRA will oversee clinical trial sites and ensure studies are conducted in accordance with the protocol, ICH-GCP, applicable French and European regulations, and sponsor procedures.

Opportunities may cover Phase I–IV studies across a broad range of therapeutic areas.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring and close-out visits
• Perform on-site and remote monitoring activities
• Ensure clinical trials are conducted according to the study protocol and ICH-GCP
• Review source documentation, clinical data and essential trial documents
• Identify and resolve data quality, compliance and site-performance issues
• Support sites with patient recruitment and retention
• Track enrolment, monitoring findings, action items and study milestones
• Ensure the Investigator Site File is accurate and inspection-ready
• Review informed consent documentation and confirm appropriate consent procedures
• Build effective relationships with investigators and site teams
• Collaborate with Clinical Trial Managers, start-up teams, data management, safety and medical colleagues
• Support audit and inspection-readiness activities
• Complete monitoring reports and follow-up documentation within required timelines
• Provide mentoring or oversight to junior CRAs where appropriate

Candidate profile

• Degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, medicine or another relevant discipline
• Previous clinical research experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical or biotechnology company
• For experienced positions, independent monitoring experience across SIVs, IMVs and COVs
• Working knowledge of ICH-GCP and European clinical trial requirements
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple sites and competing study priorities
• Fluent French and a strong professional level of English
• Willingness to travel within France as required

Experience levels

• CRA I: Previous clinical research, CTA, in-house CRA or co-monitoring experience
• CRA II: Approximately 2–4 years of independent monitoring experience
• Senior CRA: Typically 4+ years of independent monitoring experience, with strong site ownership and problem-solving capabilities
• Lead CRA: Extensive monitoring experience with responsibility for CRA coordination, mentoring, study oversight or process improvement

Desirable experience

• Phase I or early clinical development
• Oncology, haematology, rare diseases, neurology, immunology, infectious diseases, cardiovascular, respiratory or metabolic studies
• Complex or high-recruiting clinical trials
• Inspection-readiness and audit support
• Risk-based monitoring and centralised monitoring approaches
• Sponsor-dedicated or FSP delivery models
• Experience with CTMS, eTMF and EDC platforms

Should this opportunity spark some interest, please apply with a copy of your CV.