Bristol Myers Squibb Careers is hiring a Junior Clinical Research Associate (Junior CRA) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. This full-time clinical research opportunity is suitable for professionals with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Life Sciences or an equivalent discipline, along with relevant clinical research experience.

The Junior Clinical Research Associate at Bristol Myers Squibb will support clinical trial site monitoring and ensure the quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance of clinical studies. The role involves conducting monitoring visits, reviewing clinical data, supporting study sites, maintaining compliance with ICH-GCP, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Candidates looking for Junior CRA jobs in Mumbai, Clinical Research Associate jobs in India, BMS clinical research jobs, and clinical trial monitoring careers should review the complete eligibility criteria below.

Job Details

Junior Clinical Research Associate Job Overview

The Junior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) serves as an important point of contact at the clinical trial site level. The role focuses on overseeing the quality, integrity, and compliance of clinical trial activities in accordance with the study protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.

The Junior CRA will conduct site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out activities while supporting clinical sites in achieving study objectives, protecting patient safety, and maintaining high standards of clinical data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

As a Junior Clinical Research Associate at BMS, you may be responsible for:

Clinical Site Monitoring

• Conduct site qualification visits.
• Perform site initiation visits.
• Conduct routine monitoring visits.
• Support site close-out activities.
• Follow the Site Monitoring Plan and study protocol.

Clinical Trial Compliance

• Ensure compliance with BMS SOPs.
• Monitor adherence to ICH-GCP guidelines.
• Support compliance with applicable local regulations.
• Help maintain ethical and scientific integrity during clinical trials.
• Participate in audits and regulatory inspections when required.

Clinical Data Integrity

• Review clinical data in electronic systems and paper records.
• Verify data accessibility, completeness, and accuracy.
• Support compliance with ALCOA principles.
• Identify data issues, trends, and potential risks.
• Support actions to maintain reliable clinical trial data.

Site Management and Collaboration

• Build relationships with clinical trial sites and investigators.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with external partners and vendors.
• Represent the organization at the site level.
• Support sites in achieving enrollment and retention objectives.

Risk-Based Monitoring

• Support targeted, centralized, remote, and risk-based monitoring approaches.
• Identify and assess site-level and study-level risks.
• Support implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
• Analyze site data and operational metrics.
• Adjust monitoring approaches based on site performance and data trends.

Study Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare monitoring and administrative reports.
• Submit accurate and timely written documentation.
• Support Ethics Committee submissions.
• Support Informed Consent Form (ICF) reviews.
• Collect and manage study-related documentation.
• Support database lock-related site activities.
• Perform required site closure activities.

Clinical Systems and Technology

The Junior CRA may work with:

• Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)
• Electronic Data Capture (EDC/eDC) systems
• Electronic Trial Master File (eTMF)
• Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM) tools
• Veeva
• Medidata
• CluePoints
• Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

Candidates applying for this Junior Clinical Research Associate job should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Life Sciences or an equivalent discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant clinical research experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Previous Pharma or Biotechnology sponsor experience is preferred.
• Clinical Study Coordinator experience may be preferred.
• Understanding of the drug discovery and drug development process.
• Knowledge of clinical research processes and methodology.
• Working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines.
• Understanding of applicable clinical trial regulations and local laws.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple protocols and therapeutic areas.
• Ability to work with multiple clinical systems and technologies.
• Willingness and ability to travel based on site or territory requirements.

Eligible Degrees

B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, B.Sc, M.Sc, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Nursing, Medicine, or other equivalent Life Science-related Bachelor’s degrees.

The official job description specifically requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably within Life Sciences or an equivalent discipline.

Key Skills for Junior Clinical Research Associates

• Clinical Site Monitoring
• ICH-GCP Compliance
• Clinical Trial Management
• Clinical Data Integrity
• Risk-Based Monitoring
• Site Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Clinical Documentation
• CTMS and eTMF
• Electronic Data Capture
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Thinking

Benefits of Working at Bristol Myers Squibb

Bristol Myers Squibb describes its work environment as purpose-driven and focused on developing and delivering innovative medicines for serious diseases.

The company highlights:

• Meaningful work focused on patient impact.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work culture.
• Inclusion and wellbeing initiatives.
• Flexible work arrangements, depending on the role.
• Comprehensive employee benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Specific benefits may vary based on role, location, and company policies.

How to Apply

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