Clinical Research Associate, 60-100%

AO Foundation

Clinical Research Associate managing clinical studies in collaboration with project leader. Ensuring adherence to study procedures and maintaining data quality for clinical trials.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeZizers • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage clinical studies under scientific and legal guidelines, in collaboration with the project leader
Prepare, conduct and follow-up on site evaluation, site initiation, site monitoring, and site close-out of the involved clinics (on-site and remote)
Assures adherence to GCP, investigator integrity and compliance with all study procedures through the monitoring phase
Make short and long-term plans to monitor involved clinics to ensure data quality and compliance
Prepare, develop, and submit documents for public authorities and/or ethics commission submissions
Develop and adapt Case Report Forms (CRFs)
Control quality and collection of clinical data
Update Project Managers regarding the documentation quality of the clinics and report regularly on the general status of the participating site
Prepare and implement solutions, in collaboration with the project leader or Head Clinical Operations, to maintain or adapt the project timelines, budget and scope
Maintain contact with Principal Investigators and Study Coordinators and provide them support to conduct the clinical investigation
Conduct regular trainings for study sites to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance within the clinical investigation
Prepare and develop Study Newsletters and annual reports as requested by the Project Manager Clinical Operations
Prepare clinical data for analysis in collaboration with the project team, including Project Coordinator, Data Manager and Medical Statistician
Assist in optimizing quality standards and SOPs
Prepare, assist and coordinate contract negotiations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor in Natural Science, nursing degree
Further education in Clinical Research
Work experience as a Clinical Research Associate
Good market and product knowledge
Basic medical knowledge
Good understanding of study-related outcome measures
Experience with data capture in the field of clinical research
Strong organizational and follow-up skills
Attention to detail and reliability
Ability to work both independently and in a team
Flexibility and customer-focused mindset
Strong written and oral communication skills in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
Modern infrastructure
High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
Generous package of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Clinical ResearchCase Report Form DevelopmentData CaptureSite EvaluationSite InitiationSite Close-OutRegulatory SubmissionsQuality Standards OptimizationContract NegotiationStudy-Related Outcome Measures

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailReliabilityFlexibilityCustomer-Focused MindsetStrong Written CommunicationStrong Oral Communication

Certifications

Bachelor in Natural ScienceNursing DegreeFurther Education in Clinical Research