Are you passionate about advancing medical science through clinical research?
AstraZeneca, a global leader in biopharmaceutical innovation, is hiring a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in New Delhi, India. This is your chance to work on groundbreaking research that improves patientsโ lives while developing your career in a globally recognized organization.
As a CRA at AstraZeneca, youโll play a key role in managing clinical trial operations, ensuring site compliance, and maintaining data integrity across research studies. If you have strong analytical and communication skills and a passion for scientific excellence, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.
Key Responsibilities
As a Clinical Research Associate, your responsibilities will include:
- Selecting and qualifying potential investigators and study sites.
- Managing study start-up activities, including document submission to EC/IRB and regulatory authorities.
- Conducting site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits in compliance with GCP and AstraZeneca SOPs.
- Ensuring timely resolution of study-related issues and escalating as necessary.
- Reviewing Case Report Forms (CRFs), source data, and ensuring data query resolution.
- Monitoring adverse event reporting and ensuring proper follow-up.
- Performing regular quality risk assessments and ensuring sites are inspection-ready.
- Maintaining essential study documents and ensuring accurate eTMF documentation.
- Collaborating with the Local Study Team (LST) to share progress and insights.
- Supporting audit and inspection readiness in coordination with the Quality and Regulatory teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelorโs or Masterโs degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.
- Prior internship or exposure to clinical trial monitoring or GCP guidelines (freshers with strong knowledge are encouraged).
- Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and risk-based monitoring (RbQM).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and travel for site visits.
Why Join AstraZeneca?
AstraZeneca is more than just a pharmaceutical companyโitโs a place where science meets purpose. Youโll be part of a collaborative, inclusive environment that values innovation, learning, and growth.
Benefits include:
- Exposure to global clinical research operations.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Career development through continuous learning and mentorship.
- Opportunity to make a real-world impact on patient outcomes.
- Inclusive, diverse, and empowering work culture.