Senior Clinical Research Associate (Medical)

TL;DR

Senior Clinical Research Associate (Medical): Managing investigator site monitoring and close-out of clinical trials to ensure patient safety and quality execution with an accent on GCP compliance and site management. Focus on resolving protocol-related issues, conducting onsite monitoring, and ensuring the integrity of study data.

Location: Remote (South Korea). Significant travel (60-80%) within the area is required

Company

A global pharmaceutical leader dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering breakthrough therapies and vaccines.

What you will do

• Perform investigator site management and monitoring from site initiation through to database lock.
• Act as the primary point of contact for investigator sites and facilitate communication between study teams and vendors.
• Conduct onsite and remote monitoring to ensure compliance with Study Monitoring Plans, SOPs, and GCP standards.
• Identify and resolve site issues, developing corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee investigational product handling, including receipt, storage, and destruction activities.
• Mentor and train junior Clinical Research Associates and serve as an SME for CRA processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or professional degree in life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or medical background.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in clinical research site monitoring.
• Must be based in South Korea.
• Fluent in English (C1) and native Korean.
• Valid driver's license and passport for significant travel (60-80%).
• Extensive knowledge of ICH/GCP and local country regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience in Oncology (preferably 2+ years), Vaccines, Internal Medicine, or Infectious Diseases.
• Previous experience with global clinical trials.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work assignment for the home base.
• Opportunity to work within a global matrix team environment.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Inclusive culture as an equal opportunity employer.