Lead CRA

OnQ Recruitment ·www.onqrecruitment.com.au

Location Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Work type Hybrid
Type Full time
Level Lead
Source Shazamme
Clinical Research
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Are you an experienced Clinical Research Associate looking for greater autonomy, broader study exposure and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-performing environment?

An established Australian clinical research organisation is seeking a Senior CRA or Lead CRA to support a growing portfolio of local and international studies across a variety of therapeutic areas.


Excellent opportunity to join a flexible, people-focused organisation where you'll have the opportunity to work across the full study lifecycle and make a genuine impact on project delivery.


The Opportunity

As a Senior CRA / Lead CRA, you will be responsible for overseeing clinical trial activities from site start-up through to study close-out, partnering with sites, sponsors and project teams to ensure successful study outcomes.


You'll enjoy a diverse workload, meaningful stakeholder engagement and exposure to a broad range of clinical programs.
Responsibilities

  • Site selection, activation and initiation visits
  • Site monitoring and management
  • Investigator and site relationship management
  • Source data verification
  • Patient recruitment support
  • Regulatory and compliance activities
  • Close-out visits
  • Stakeholder communication and reporting
  • Ensuring studies are delivered to quality, timeline and budget expectations
Essential Criteria
  • Minimum 5 years' CRA experience within a CRO, sponsor or research environment
  • Independent monitoring experience
  • Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and local clinical trial regulations
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work autonomously in a home-based environment
  • Willingness to travel nationally as required
Highly Regarded
  • Experience across multiple therapeutic areas
  • Medical device or First-in-Human study experience
  • Experience working within smaller or medium-sized CRO environments
  • Lead CRA or study leadership responsibilities
Success in this role will come from more than technical capability alone.
We are looking for someone who:
  • Is proactive and solutions-focused
  • Builds strong stakeholder relationships
  • Enjoys working collaboratively
  • Is adaptable and flexible
  • Takes ownership and accountability
  • Thrives in a dynamic environment
  • Has a genuine team-oriented approach
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary package + Super
  • Full-time or part-time (min 0.6 FTE) opportunities available
  • Fully home-based role
  • Diverse therapeutic exposure
  • National and international study opportunities
  • Equipment and technology provided
  • Reimbursement of business-related travel expenses
  • Supportive and experienced leadership team
  • Career development opportunities within a growing organisation
Candidates can be based anywhere in Australia, with flexibility to travel interstate as required.

Apply Now If you're an experienced CRA looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy, flexibility and the opportunity to contribute within a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Lead CRA role?
OnQ Recruitment is hiring for the Lead CRA position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Lead CRA job located?
The Lead CRA role with OnQ Recruitment is based in Brisbane, QLD, AU. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Lead CRA role remote?
Yes — the Lead CRA position at OnQ Recruitment is hybrid. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
Is the Lead CRA role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at OnQ Recruitment.
What experience level is the Lead CRA role?
The Lead CRA position is aimed at lead-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Lead CRA role at OnQ Recruitment?
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