Looking to grow your career in clinical research? A promising opportunity is now open at Sun Pharma for the role of Clinical Research Associate in Mumbai. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in clinical trial operations who want to work with one of Indiaโs leading pharmaceutical companies and contribute to impactful research.
Job Overview
Job Title: Clinical Research Associate
Company: Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd
Location: Mumbai, India
Department: Medical Affairs & Clinical Research
Experience Required: 3โ5 years
Employment Type: Full-time
Roles and Responsibilities
CRO Managed Studies
- Manage Contract Research Organizations (CROs) for clinical studies
- Identify investigators and sites in collaboration with teams
- Prepare and review clinical trial documents for EC & DCGI submissions
- Handle vendor management and agreements
- Coordinate regulatory submissions with internal teams
- Ensure timely reporting of SAEs and SUSARs
- Train CROs on pharmacovigilance practices
In-House Managed Studies
- Conduct site feasibility and investigator selection
- Manage study budgets and contracts
- Prepare and submit documents for ethics approval
- Oversee investigational product supply and tracking
- Perform site initiation, monitoring, and close-out
- Ensure data accuracy, compliance, and protocol adherence
- Conduct monitoring visits and resolve data queries
- Manage trial budgets and reporting
Required Qualifications
- Bachelorโs or Masterโs degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or related field
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of:
- ICH-GCP guidelines
- New Drugs & Clinical Trial Rules, 2019
- ICMR guidelines
- Experience in handling multi-site clinical trials
- Familiarity with audits, inspections, and risk-based monitoring
Key Skills
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail with a result-oriented mindset
- Ability to work in matrix environments
- Knowledge of clinical trial methodologies
Salary and Benefits
- Estimated Salary: โน6 LPA โ โน12 LPA (based on experience)
- Opportunity to work with Indiaโs top pharma company
- Career growth in clinical research domain
- Exposure to global clinical trials
- Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
Work Conditions
- Primarily office-based role in Mumbai
- Requires travel (8โ10 days per month) for site visits and monitoring
