CRA
Posted on: 08/07/2026
Madrid
Permanent
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
Morgan Philips Executive Search is seeking a CRA for a multinational pharmaceutical company.
Location: Madrid, Spain.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary liaison between sponsors, investigators, and study sites, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
- Monitor clinical studies through on-site and remote visits, including site initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out activities.
- Verify adherence to study protocols, applicable regulations, GCP standards, and internal procedures.
- Review source documentation and clinical data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely issue resolution.
- Support patient safety oversight by identifying and escalating protocol deviations, quality issues, and compliance risks.
- Assist in study start-up activities, site activation, and maintenance of essential trial documentation.
- Contribute to inspection and audit readiness by ensuring high-quality records and documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support study milestones and operational objectives.
Education
- Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, or a related healthcare discipline.
- Professional level of English (written and spoken).
Professional Experience
- At least 2 years of experience monitoring clinical trials as a Clinical Research Associate within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry.
- Practical experience managing investigator sites and overseeing clinical trial activities from start-up through close-out.
- Solid understanding of ICH-GCP requirements, clinical research regulations, and industry best practices.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Excellent planning, time-management, and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Other Requirements
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% of working time.