Senior Clinical Research Associate

Fortrea

Senior CRA monitoring and managing clinical trial sites for Fortrea, a global life-sciences services company. Ensuring regulatory compliance, patient protection, data integrity, and study delivery across Australia.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical study site management, including monitoring, regulatory compliance, and data integrity. Proficient in training and mentoring staff while effectively coordinating projects and liaising with stakeholders.

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Clinical Monitoring ExperienceRegulatory Requirements KnowledgeSerious Adverse Event ReportingSite Management SkillsProject Coordination Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research ExperienceData Management SystemsCRF ReviewProtocol AdherenceQuality ControlFeasibility AssessmentTrip Report PreparationInvestigator Meeting OrganizationBudget NegotiationRegistry Administration

Soft Skills

Advanced Communication SkillsPlanning and OrganizationProblem ResolutionTeam CollaborationSupervision and Training

Certifications & Qualifications

Nursing CertificationMedical Technology QualificationLaboratory Technology Qualification

Industry Keywords

Drug Development ProcessClinical Trial Report DevelopmentInformed Consent ProceduresPatient ProtectionData IntegrityLocal Project CoordinationMatrix Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and manage clinical study sites, including routine monitoring, closeout, pre-study, and initiation visits
Maintain study files and ensure site audit readiness
Verify informed consent procedures, protocol adherence, patient protection, and data integrity
Review source documents and CRFs; monitor missing or implausible data and resolve queries
Prepare accurate and timely trip reports
Manage small projects and serve as lead monitor for assigned protocols or projects
Review project progress and initiate actions to meet objectives
Organize and present at Investigator Meetings
Participate in protocol, CRF, and clinical trial report development
Liaise with internal work groups, clinical trial suppliers, vendors, investigators, and clients
Manage registry activities and undertake feasibility work
Conduct and follow up on Quality Control visits
Support investigator recruitment, EC submissions, regulatory notifications, translation, and meeting organization
Negotiate study budgets and assist with agreements
Track and follow up on Serious Adverse Event reporting and related reports and narratives
Perform CRF review, query generation, and query resolution in data management systems
Train, mentor, and develop new employees
Coordinate designated clinical projects as a Local Project Coordinator and act as local client contact when assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

University or college degree, preferably in life science, or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution
Nursing certification, medical technology, or laboratory technology qualification accepted
Minimum 3 years of relevant clinical research experience may substitute for the education requirement
Thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements, including basic understanding of requirements in other countries
Thorough understanding of the drug development process
Fluent in the local office language and English, written and verbal
Minimum 3 years of clinical monitoring experience
Full understanding of Serious Adverse Event reporting, report production, narratives, and follow-up
Advanced site monitoring, study site management, and registry administration skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision and within a project team
Good planning, organization, computer, and software package skills
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Ability to train and supervise junior staff
Ability to resolve project-related problems and prioritize workload for self and team
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a matrix environment
Valid driver's license
One or more additional years of related experience preferred
Local project coordination and/or project management experience preferred
Travel, including air travel, is required; 60–80% overnight travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Monitor and manage clinical study sites, including routine monitoring, closeout, pre-study, and initiation visits
Maintain study files and ensure site audit readiness
Verify informed consent procedures, protocol adherence, patient protection, and data integrity
Review source documents and CRFs; monitor missing or implausible data and resolve queries
Prepare accurate and timely trip reports
Manage small projects and serve as lead monitor for assigned protocols or projects
Review project progress and initiate actions to meet objectives
Organize and present at Investigator Meetings
Participate in protocol, CRF, and clinical trial report development
Liaise with internal work groups, clinical trial suppliers, vendors, investigators, and clients
Manage registry activities and undertake feasibility work
Conduct and follow up on Quality Control visits
Support investigator recruitment, EC submissions, regulatory notifications, translation, and meeting organization
Negotiate study budgets and assist with agreements
Track and follow up on Serious Adverse Event reporting and related reports and narratives
Perform CRF review, query generation, and query resolution in data management systems
Train, mentor, and develop new employees
Coordinate designated clinical projects as a Local Project Coordinator and act as local client contact when assigned 🎯 Requirements
University or college degree, preferably in life science, or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution
Nursing certification, medical technology, or laboratory technology qualification accepted
Minimum 3 years of relevant clinical research experience may substitute for the education requirement
Thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements, including basic understanding of requirements in other countries
Thorough understanding of the drug development process
Fluent in the local office language and English, written and verbal
Minimum 3 years of clinical monitoring experience
Full understanding of Serious Adverse Event reporting, report production, narratives, and follow-up
Advanced site monitoring, study site management, and registry administration skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision and within a project team
Good planning, organization, computer, and software package skills
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Ability to train and supervise junior staff
Ability to resolve project-related problems and prioritize workload for self and team
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a matrix environment
Valid driver's license
One or more additional years of related experience preferred
Local project coordination and/or project management experience preferred
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