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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.\n The Role:\nOra’s Senior Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA) develops strong clinical site relationships and are accountable for performance and compliance with 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, 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, and act as the primary site contact and site manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study, taking responsibility for allocated sites.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nDevelop strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all phases of the trial.\nPerforms, 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.\nGain in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures.\nCoordinate & manage various tasks in collaboration with other internal roles to achieve Site Readiness.\nParticipate & provide input on site selection and validation activities.\nPerform remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools to ensure:\nData generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased\nSubjects’ right, safety and well-being are protected\nConducts 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.\nCollect, review, and monitor required regulatory documentation for study start-up, study maintenance and study close-out.\nCommunicate with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections and overall site performance.\nIdentify, assess and resolve site performance, quality or compliance problems and escalates as appropriate in collaboration with Clinical Research Lead and CRA line manager.\nManage and maintain information and documentation in CTMS, eTMF and various other systems as appropriate and per timelines.\nSupports audit/inspection activities as needed.\nTravel Requirements up to 75%.\nAdhere to all aspects of Ora’s quality system.\nAdhere to all essential systems and processes that are required at Ora to maintain compliance to Ora’s data integrity & business ethics and regulatory requirements.\nClear and sustained demonstration of Ora’s values -- prioritizing kindness, operational excellence, cultivating joy and scientific rigor - as well as their linked behaviors.\nResponsibilities may differ from the above based on the specific needs of the business\nWhat We Look For:\nExperience needed for the Role: 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.\n\nAdditional Skills & Attributes:Ophthalmic experience is strongly preferred.\nCapacity to routinely assess protocol and GCP compliance.\nAbility to understand how to properly assess an investigative site’s capabilities to conduct clinical research.\nDemonstrated ability to verify source data to reported data.\nAbility to monitor and report on the progress of the trial from start-up to completion.\nKnowledge of how to select and qualify an investigative site\nStrong attention to detail to review the completeness of the investigator site file. Knowledge to reconcile and return/destroy test articles while conducting initiation, interim, and close-out visits.\nAdvanced knowledge of the federal regulations governing research and the standards defining Good Clinical Practices (GCPs).\nAbility to read and demonstrate comprehension of a clinical research protocol as well as understand the importance of following the protocol.\nProficiency with Excel, CTMS, and EDC.\nMultilingual communication is a plus.\n\nCompetencies and Personal Traits:What We Do:Execution Excellence: Ability to set goals, create structure and maintain a focused and collaborative approach to the delivery of timely and high-quality work.\n\nHow We Do It: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.\nClear 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.\n\nWhy We Do It: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.\n\nWhat We Offer:\nWell Being: Offering comprehensive healthcare options in Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1.\nFlexible PTO & Unlimited Sick Time: Providing you the freedom to unwind and recharge when you need to in addition to 14 company paid holidays. \nFinancial: Competitive salaries along with a 401K plan through Fidelity with company match. \nFamily Support Care: Adoption and fertility assistance provided along with offering 16 weeks paid Parental Leave. \nCompany Paid Life & Disability Insurance: Offering peace of mind to help you and your family feel secure. \nRemote & Wellness Reimbursement: We'll reimburse you to support your remote workspace and wellness purchases. \nEmployee Assistance Program: No matter what issues you're facing, New Directions is here to help you and your family. \nCareer Development Opportunities: Continued opportunities to grow and develop your career journey. \nGlobal Team: Opportunities to work with colleagues across the globe. \nImpact: A chance to research new ophthalmic therapies that will impact patients across the globe. \nBenefit 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. \nOur 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. \nWe know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. People of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled candidates and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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