Clinical Research Associate

at  BeiGene

BeiGene continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description:

• The CRA executes clinical monitoring activities at clinical trial sites and monitors clinical trials in accordance with ICH guidelines and GCP, local regulations, and applicable SOPs.
• May be assigned to CRA activities or start-up activities, depending on experience and project needs
• Performs monitoring activities related to selection, initiation, conduct (recruitment, quality data collection) and timely completion of oncology/hematology clinical trials within the assigned region.
• Identify gaps and areas for improvement and propose CAPA.
• Supports start-up and provides local expertise.
• The CRA is responsible for collaborating closely with the Regional Clinical Operations Manager to ensure study timelines are adhered to and required quality standards are maintained.
• Perform feasibility, site identification, selection and evaluation, supporting initial list of sites and recruitment targets
• Provides protocol and related study training to assigned sites.
• Conducts monitoring (pre-study, initiation, routine monitoring and closeout visits per monitoring plan and applicable SOPs
• Conducts co-monitoring visits, if required
• Completes monitoring visit reports in accordance with ICH-GCP, BeiGene standards and SOP
• Manages sites and site performance by tracking regulatory submissions, recruitment, case report form (CRF) completion, and data query resolution
• Establish regular lines of communication with sites and reports site progress, issues and proposed action to Clinical Operations
• Ensure inspection readiness of the study and sites
• Collaborates with Regional Clinical Operations Manager and clinical study sites to ensure timely delivery of study milestones (i.e., study startup, recruitment, database analyses, closeout, etc.)
• Attends disease indication project specific training and general CRA training as required
• Facilitate Study Oversight Visits (SOVs), site audits and/or inspections, as required
• Evaluates the quality and integrity of site practices – escalating quality and/or GCP issues with Investigators and internal team as appropriate.
• Anticipate and identify site issues; propose corrective and preventative actions; identify gaps and utilize opportunities. Constantly strive for operating excellence, question status-quo and promote innovation.

Sr. CRA responsibilities

• Mentor and manage junior staff and Clinical Research Associates
• Acts as the escalation point person for CRA(s) with site related issues and concerns
• Review visits reports, following-up on issue resolution and communicating with the Regional Clinical Operations Manager on significant risk identified and action proposed
• May serve as subject matter expert for clinical operations, country regulations and monitoring-related activities.

Education Required:

• BS in a relevant scientific discipline and minimum of 2 years of monitoring experience.
• Experience in oncology global trials preferred

Computer Skills: Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint and Outlook

Other Qualifications:

• Understands clinical trial processes with a thorough knowledge of ICH and associated regulatory guidelines
• 2-5 years of (CRA) monitoring experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry
• Experience in oncology/hematology trials preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Fluent in German & English (writing and speaking)

Travel: up to 60%
Competencies:
Ethics - Treat people with respect; Inspire the trust of others; Work with integrity and to high ethical standards; Uphold organizational values.
Planning/Organizing – Able to prioritize and plan work activities; Uses time efficiently. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Follows instructions and responds to management direction.
Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Writes clearly and informatively. Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Shares expertise with others.
Adaptability – Able to adapt to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and development areas; Pursues training and opportunities for growth; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Analytical - Synthesises complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyses information skillfully.
Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.
BeiGene Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. BeiGene does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

• Mentor and manage junior staff and Clinical Research Associates
• Acts as the escalation point person for CRA(s) with site related issues and concerns
• Review visits reports, following-up on issue resolution and communicating with the Regional Clinical Operations Manager on significant risk identified and action proposed
• May serve as subject matter expert for clinical operations, country regulations and monitoring-related activities