Associate Clinical Research Associate (ACRA)

Job Description

We are currently looking for a: Associate Clinical Research Associate (ACRA)

With support of Sr.CRA/CRA and/or CRA-Manager, acts as primary site contact and site manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study, taking responsibility of allocated sites.

Responsibilities

• Develops strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all phases of the trial.

• Performs clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents.

• Coordinates & manages various tasks in collaboration with other sponsor roles to achieve Site Ready.

• Performs remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools to ensure:

  • Data generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased.

  • Subjects’ right, safety and well-being are protected.

• Conducts site visits including but not limited to validation visits, initiation visits, monitoring visits, close-out visits and records clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non-visit contact reports appropriately in a timely manner.

• Communicates with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections and overall site performance.

• Gains an in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures.

• Coordinates & manages various tasks in collaboration with other sponsor roles to achieve Site Ready.

• Supports audit/inspection activities as needed.

• Performs co-monitoring where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, certificate or equivalent in a scientific / healthcare discipline together with at least 3 years of relevant experience in the healthcare field. Or Bachelor’s degree (or above) in a scientific / healthcare discipline together with at least 6 months of relevant experience in the healthcare field or Bachelor’s degree (or above) in a non-scientific/healthcare discipline together with at least 2 years of relevant experience in the healthcare field.

• Fluent in Greek and English (verbal and written) and excellent communication skills, including the ability to understand technical information. Developing ability to present technical information with support.

• Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills, conflict management

• Developing skills in Site Management including management of site performance and patient recruitment

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 65%-75% of working time. Expected travelling ~2-3 days/week.

• Ability to understand and leverage digital and AI-enabled technologies and tools to improve efficiency and productivity, automation and data quality, maintain traceability, accuracy and personal accountability, while ensuring full compliance with GCP, data privacy requirements and company standards and policies.

• Current driver’s license preferred

Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Adverse Event Report, Clinical Evaluation Reports, Clinical Research Methods, Clinical Site Management, Clinical Study Management, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Data Analysis, Good Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP), Health Sciences Research, Investigations Training, Key Stakeholder Relationships, Medical Research, Protocol Adherence, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

06/2/2026

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