Clin Res Assoc I - Covance (Arkansas)
**Job Overview**
Are you an organized person who can work independently and take ownership of your career? Would you like to gain on-the-job skills while helping advance life-changing medicines?
If you are looking to enter a nurturing environment that provides a clear path to advancement, consider furthering your career as a Covance Clinical Research Associate (CRA). In this role, you will:
+ Support large, prominent pharmaceutical companies with their clinical trials
+ Oversee site monitoring responsibilities with remote and in-person visits
+ Work in a flexible environment with a close-knit team
+ Use time management and people skills to ensure compliance
**Education/Qualifications**
**Minimum Required:**
External Candidates
-University or college degree, or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., nursing licensure)
AND
-A minimum of six months on-site monitoring (preferred).
Internal candidates
-Internal candidates with a minimum of 6 months of experience as a Clinical Research Assistant
or
-Internal candidates with a minimum 2 years clinical trials or site management experience (e.g. study coordinator, project coordinator, project specialist, study start- up)
-Basic understanding of ICH Guidelines and GCP including a basic understanding of regulatory requirements
-Basic understanding of the clinical trial process
-Valid Driver’s License
**Preferred:**
Working knowledge of Covance SOPs for site monitoring
**Experience**
**Minimum Required:**
+ External Candidates
**o** **University or college degree, or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., nursing licensure)**
AND
o a minimum ofsix months of on-site monitoring (preferred)
+ Internal candidates
**o** **Internal candidates with a minimum of 6 months of experience as a Clinical Research Assistant**
OR
o Internal candidates with a minimum 2 years clinical trials or site management experience (e.g. study coordinator, project coordinator, project specialist, study start-up)
+ Ability to monitor study sites according to protocol monitoring guidelines, SOPs, ICH Guidelines and GCP
+ Ability to work within a project team
+ Good planning, organization and problem solving abilities
+ Good communication skills, oral and written
+ Good computer skills
+ Works efficiently and effectively in a matrix environment
+ Fluent in local office language and in English, both written and verbal
**Preferred:**
+ One (1) or more additional years of experience in a related field (i.e., medical, clinical, pharmaceutical laboratory, research, data analysis, data management or technical writing) is preferred
**Job Number** _2019-26926_
**Job Category** _Clinical Monitoring_
**Position Type** _Full-Time_
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