Senior Clinical Research Associate

Ora's Senior Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA) develop strong clinical site relationships and are accountable for performance and compliance for assigned protocols at our sites. Our Sr. CRA's will work with the oversight of the Lead CRA and Line Manager. As a Sr. CRA, you will ensure Ora's compliance of study conduct by monitoring the site activities with ICH/GCP and country regulations, Ora's policies, and Sponsor SOPs by partnering cross functionally with Ora's Quality Assurance and Regulatory teams, (any other internal groups they partner with?) and developing relationships with sponsors and sites through all phases of the trial. To be successful, you will need to obtain a deep understanding of various study protocols and be prepared to provide input on site selection and validation activities. After completing all required training, Ora Sr. CRA's will support the site contact and site managers, act as the primary site contact and site manager throughout all phases of a clinical
research study, taking responsibility of allocated sites.

What You'll Do:

• Develop strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all phases of the trial.


• Performs, with oversight, clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents.


• Gain in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures.


• Coordinate & manage various tasks in collaboration with other internal roles to achieve Site Readiness.


• Participate & provide input on site selection and validation activities.


• Perform remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools to ensure:

+ Data generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased
+ Subjects' right, safety and well-being are protected

• Conducts site visits including but not limited to evaluation visits, initiation visits, monitoring visits, close-out visits and records clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non-visit contact reports appropriately in a timely manner.


• Collect, review, and monitor required regulatory documentation for study start-up, study maintenance and study close-out.


• Communicate with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections and overall site performance.


• Identify, assess and resolve site performance, quality or compliance problems and escalates as appropriate in collaboration with Clinical Research Lead and CRA line manager.


• Manage and maintain information and documentation in CTMS, eTMF and various other systems as appropriate and per timelines.


• Supports audit/inspection activities as needed.


• Travel Requirements up to 75%.


• Adhere to all aspects of Ora's quality system.


• Adhere to all essential systems and processes that are required at Ora to maintain compliance to Ora's data integrity & business ethics and regulatory requirements. Clear and sustained demonstration of Ora's values


• - prioritizing kindness, operational excellence, cultivating joy and scientific rigor - as well as their linked behaviors.


• Responsibilities may differ from the above based on the specific needs of the business.
  
  + Bachelor's degree with 3 years' experience as a Clinical Research Associate or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Years of experience may be considered in lieu of education.


• Additional Skills & Attributes:

+ Ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.
+ Capacity to routinely assess protocol and GCP compliance.
+ Ability to understand how to properly assess an investigative sites' capabilities to conducting clinical research.
+ Demonstrated ability to verify source data to reported data.
+ Ability to monitor and report on the progress of the trial from start-up to completion.
+ Knowledge of how to select and qualify an investigative site
+ Strong attention to detail in order to review completeness of the investigator site file. Knowledge to reconcile and return/destroy test article while conducting initiation, interim, and close-out visits.
+ Advanced knowledge of the federal regulations governing research and the standards defining Good Clinical Practices (GCPs).
+ Ability to read and demonstrate a comprehension of a clinical research protocol as well as understand the importance of following the protocol.
+ Proficiency with Excel, CTMS and EDC.
+ Multilingual communication is a plus.

• Competencies and Personal Traits:

+ What We Do:
o Execution Excellence: Ability to set goals, create structure and maintain a focused and collaborative approach to the delivery of timely and high-quality work., o IQ, EQ and SQ: Agile and positive thinker, communicator and collaborator who uses a growth mindset to work and lead with authenticity, transparency, resilience, and empathy. Scientific, intellectual, and emotional/social curiosity creates the willingness and ability to innovate, make mistakes, learn and try again.

At Ora, we are building the future of ophthalmic clinical research. As the world's leading full-service ophthalmic drug and device development firm, we guide our clients across all phases of clinical research to efficiently bring new products and therapies to market. Over the past 45 years, our expert teams have helped earn more than 85 new product approvals. Ora's pre-clinical and clinical models, unique methodologies, integrated clinical data solutions, and global regulatory strategies have been refined and proven across thousands of global projects. Today, our team continues to expand across the globe, with over 600 employees across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

o Clear and Direct Communication, Feedback and Conflict Resolution: Practice radical candor in your communication and participate in active Giving and receiving feedback frequently, with an open heart and mind creates psychological safety and promotes faster, individual, team and company growth.
+ Why We Do It:
o Seek Meaning and Purpose and a Desire to be Part of Something Bigger than Yourself: Crave being part of a team that works together under shared values to achieve significant positive impact in the wider world. At Ora, we are creating vision beyond what we see.

What We Offer:

• Financial: Competitive salaries along with a structured pension plan.


• Well-Being: Offering private medical insurance healthcare beginning day 1 provided by Vitality and SimplyHealth.


• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance: Offering peace of mind through Canada Life to help you and your family feel secure.


• PTO: 25 days of annual leave + Birthday PTO + bank holidays.


• Remote & Wellness Reimbursement: We'll reimburse you to support your remote workspace and wellness purchases.


• Career Development Opportunities: Continued opportunities to grow and develop your career journey.


• Global Team: Opportunities to work with colleagues across the globe.


• Impact: A chance to research new ophthalmic therapies that will impact patients across the globe.


Benefit Eligibility: Full-time employees of Ora working a minimum of 30 hours per week. Our per diem workforce is eligible for Medical and Dental coverage once they have hit 6 months of service and work an average of 30 hours per week.

Our mission is to weave together people, processes, and technology to support innovation in ophthalmology around the world. We believe our business should be a force for good - to improve, heal, and change how we see. As a global company, our vibrant community and culture are nurtured by our core values: Prioritizing kindness, cultivating joy, operational excellence, and scientific rigor. Through our commitment to these values, we have built an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters respect, accountability, and a fulfilling work-life balance for every team member.