Clinical Research Associate
Posted 28 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Senior Clinical Research Associate”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyLife Sciences, Pharmacy (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Company Description
PSI is a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Originated in Switzerland, PSI is a privately owned, full-service CRO with a global reach, supporting clinical trials across multiple countries and continents. Our reputation for being highly selective about the projects we undertake highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, timely services across a broad spectrum of therapeutic indications.
At PSI, we foster an environment where a diverse range of colleagues feel welcomed and valued. Our inclusive culture is a cornerstone of our success, enabling us to attract and retain top talent globally.
We are not just about conducting clinical trials; we are about building a community where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.
Job Description
As a Senior CRA at PSI you will enjoy a variety of monitoring tasks and work on clinical studies in different therapeutic indications, maintaining the highest quality standards in the industry.
You will:
- Communication:
- Act as main liaison between project team, sponsor and trial sites;
- Maintain good relationships with site staff.
- Site Monitoring:
- Perform full‑cycle site visits (selection, initiation, routine, close‑out);
- Drive enrollment and timeline delivery;
- Handle AE/deviation communications, SDV, data queries and trial risk management;
- Manage investigational products and trial supplies;
- Ensure site‑level quality, data integrity and ISF/TMF compliance;
- Support audit preparation, finding resolution and CAPA activities.
- Site Management:
- Coordinate document and supply logistics among sites, labs and warehouse;
- Support site contracting & payment; provide investigator training and newsletter inputs.
- Trial Records:
- Maintain trial tracking systems;
- Assist regulatory/ethics submissions, IP‑RED collection and TMF reconciliation;
- Review translated trial records upon manager approval.
- Lead Monitoring:
- Oversee site feasibility and start‑up; review regulatory/IP‑RED documents;
- Track enrollment/timelines and implement corrective‑preventive actions;
- Review monitoring reports, drive query resolution and manage regional clinical supplies;
- Act as key contact for monitors and project leadership;
- Lead country‑level project calls, supervise audit activities, report project status, deliver investigator‑meeting presentations and mentor junior monitors.