Lead Clinical Research Associate

POSITION TITLE:Lead Clinical Research Associate

DEPARTMENT: Monitoring

Ora Values the Daily Practice of …

Prioritizing Kindness * Operational Excellence * Cultivating Joy * Scientific Rigor

At Ora, we are building the future of ophthalmic Clinical Research. As the world's leading full-service ophthalmic drug and device development firm, we guide our clients across all phases of Clinical Research to efficiently bring new products and therapies to market. Over the past forty years, our expert teams have helped earn more than fifty new product approvals. Today, our team continues to expand across the globe, with over 350 employees across the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

The Role:

Ora's Lead Clinical Research Associate (Lead CRA) develops strong clinical site relationships and are accountable for hands-on delivery of project tasks in addition to delegation and oversight of more junior CRA's project tasks, providing advice and guidance to help achieve high performance and quality project deliverables. Our Lead CRA's will work independently and partner with the CRA line Manager to ensure Ora's compliance with study conduct by monitoring the site activities regarding ICH/GCP and country regulations, Ora's policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and sponsor requirements. The Lead CRA will work in collaboration with Ora's Quality Assurance and Regulatory teams in addition to the external sponsors and sites through all phases of the trial.

What You'll Do:

• Independently customize and maintain the Monitoring Plan, Issues and Visit Report writing guidance, Project Specific Training material, Project Specific Training Logs.
• Ensure overall project efficiency and adherence to project timelines; report metrics and out-of-scope activities to the CRA line Manager, Sponsors, or Clinical PM's.
• Collaborate with other functional groups within the company such as data management, project management, quality assurance and biostatistics where necessary to support milestone achievement and to manage study issues and obstacles.
• Manage and follow study activities through ongoing tracking and review of study progress. Provide input and report progress to the assigned clinical project management leaders.
• Conduct review of CRA visit reports within required timeframe, track CRA compliance and proactively escalate quality or non-compliance issues to Monitoring Management.
• Handle escalations for site management questions and issues for assigned projects.
• Develop and deliver presentations & training to clients, colleagues and professionals, as required.
• May be assigned additional responsibilities as needed to support projects and other corporate/departmental initiatives
• Host routine CRA team calls with a focus on best practice / knowledge sharing
• Provide Central Data Review and coordinate Risk Based Monitoring strategy, as applicable
• Supports audit and inspection activities as needed and may assist with on-site CRA training and evaluation upon request.
• Responsibilities may differ slightly from the above based on specific needs of the business.
• Clear and sustained demonstration of the Ora Clinical's Values of prioritizing kindness, operational excellence, cultivating joy and scientific rigor.
• Travel Requirements up to 25%.

What We Look For:

• Experience needed for the Role:
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years' experience as a Clinical Research Associate or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Years of experience may be considered in lieu of education
  • Prior team and/or site lead experience
• Additional Skills & Attributes:
  • Ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.
  • Understand how to properly assess an investigative site's capabilities for conducting Clinical Research.
  • Ability to monitor and report on the progress of the trial from start-up to completion. Knowledge of how to select and qualify an investigative site.
  • Strong attention to detail in order to review CRA visit reports.
  • Extensive experience in the conduct of site evaluation, initiation, interim, and close-out visits.
  • Advanced Knowledge of the federal regulations governing research and the standards defining Good Clinical Practices (GCPs).
  • Multilingual communication is a plus
• Competencies and Personal Traits:
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to analyze data to drive successful solutions to complex problems.
  • Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: Ability to lead with a positive mindset and empathy.
  • Intellectual Curiosity: Willingness and desire to learn new things and dig deeper than the surface.
  • Innovative Mindset: Forward thinking, creative and open to testing, making mistakes and trying again.
  • Organization and Goal Setting: Ability to set goals, develop structure and maintain a focused approach to critical path work.
  • Resolve Conflicts: Practice radical candor in your communication and participate in active listening to help the other person feel heard and understood.
  • Seek Meaning and Purpose and a Desire to be Part of Something Bigger than Yourself: Crave being part of a team that works together under shared values to achieve significant positive impact in the wider world.

What We Offer:

• Well Being: Offering comprehensive healthcare options in Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1.
• Flexible PTO & Unlimited Sick Time: Providing you the freedom to unwind and recharge when you need to in addition to 14 company paid holidays.
• Financial: Competitive salaries along with a 401K plan through Fidelity with company match.
• Family Support Care: Adoption and fertility assistance provided along with offering 16 weeks paid Parental Leave.
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance: Offering peace of mind to help you and your family feel secure.
• Remote & Wellness Reimbursement: We'll reimburse you to support your remote workspace and wellness purchases.
• Employee Assistance Program: No matter what issues you're facing, New Directions is here to help you and your family.
• Career Development Opportunities:Continued opportunities to grow and develop your career journey.
• Global Team: Opportunities to work with colleagues across the globe.
• Impact: A chance to research new ophthalmic therapies that will impact patients across the globe.

Benefit Eligibility: Full-time employees of Ora working a minimum of 30 hours per week. Our per diem workforce is eligible for Medical and Dental coverage once they have hit 6 months of service and work an average of 30 hours per week.

Our mission is to weave together people, processes, and technology to support innovation in ophthalmology around the world. We believe our business should be a force for good — to improve, heal, and change how we see. As a global company, our vibrant community and culture are nurtured by our core values: Prioritizing kindness, cultivating joy, operational excellence, and scientific rigor. Through our commitment to these values, we have built an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters respect, accountability, and a fulfilling work-life balance for every team member.

We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. People of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled candidates and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Ora is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and fair, equitable compensation regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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