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Job Title: Freelance Clinical Research Associate – Associate Level (Oncology)

Location: Hybrid UK Based

Employment Type: Freelance

Function: Clinical Operations

Therapeutic Area: Oncology

Reports To: Clinical Operations Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Freelance Clinical Research Associate (Associate Level) with a passion for oncology clinical trials. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career CRA to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, cross-functional research environment. You will support clinical trial activities across multiple oncology study sites, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, ICH-GCP, and study protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site monitoring visits (pre-study, initiation, routine, and close-out) for oncology clinical trials in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in site selection and feasibility assessments.
• Ensure proper documentation and timely resolution of site issues.
• Support site staff in understanding and complying with study protocols and GCP guidelines.
• Verify source data and case report forms (CRFs) for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Ensure timely collection and review of essential regulatory documents.
• Track patient recruitment and retention efforts at assigned sites.
• Participate in CRA training sessions, project team meetings, and sponsor meetings as required.
• Maintain high-quality communication with clinical sites and sponsor/CRO teams.
• Escalate site performance or compliance issues as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical research experience (internships or study coordinator experience may be considered).
• Exposure to oncology trials (academic, site, or CRO experience).
• Understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), EDC systems, and Microsoft Office.

• Identifying, evaluating, and selecting potential clinical trial sites.
• Initiating study sites by verifying compliance with protocol, regulations, and GCP.
• Conducting routine site visits (monitoring visits) to assess the progress of study and data collection.
• Ensuring that all investigational product is accounted for and properly managed at the sites.
• Monitoring data accuracy and integrity, and ensuring timely entry into the clinical database.
• Resolving site-specific issues and escalating unresolved issues to the project manager.
• Providing training and support to site staff on study requirements and procedures.
• Ensuring adherence to the trial protocol, investigational plan, and relevant regulations.
• Preparing and presenting monitoring reports and communicating findings to the study team.
• Maintaining effective communication with investigators and site personnel.
• Contributing to the development of study-related documents.
• Ensuring all documentation is maintained in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.

• Plan, manage, and conduct site visits (selection, initiation, monitoring, close-out).
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines (GCP, ICH).
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of clinical data.
• Monitor subject safety and ensure ethical conduct of trials.
• Communicate effectively with investigators, site staff, and internal teams.
• Prepare and present monitoring visit reports.
• Manage study-related documentation and regulatory binders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve site-specific issues.
• Contribute to the overall success of clinical development programs.

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or related field.
• Significant experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA).
• Thorough understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent monitoring and data management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in clinical trial management software.

• Conduct site feasibility, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of source documents and case report forms.
• Manage study-related documentation and data.
• Identify, resolve, and escalate site-specific issues.
• Communicate effectively with investigators, site staff, and internal teams.
• Ensure timely enrollment and adherence to study timelines.
• Maintain subject confidentiality and data integrity.

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Research Associate or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory affairs.
• Experience with clinical trial monitoring and site management.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required (though this role is primarily remote).