Clinical Research Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Oversee, monitor, and finalize the operations of designated clinical trial sites.

• Ensure patient safety and maintain high standards of clinical trial execution in line with relevant laws, regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Pfizer protocols.

• Manage operational tasks from the initiation of the study through continuous monitoring and closure, ensuring compliance with quality standards, timelines, and the Study Monitoring Plan.

• Perform on-site or remote monitoring as dictated by the specific study requirements.

• Act as the main contact for assigned clinical trial sites throughout the duration of the study.

• Work in collaboration with the Site Care Partner to ensure consistent and reliable site performance.

• Provide support and training for investigators and site personnel on protocol stipulations, compliance, patient safety, and potential study risks.

• Recognize operational, quality, and protocol-associated issues early and facilitate their resolution.

• Establish and agree on suitable corrective and preventive measures.

• Timely complete and track documentation, which includes the Trial Master File, monitoring reports, follow-up correspondence, protocol deviations, recruitment progress, and study metrics.

• Supervise the appropriate management of the investigational product.

• Assist with database lock activities.

• Collaborate with internal study teams, service providers, and external clinical trial sites within an international matrix framework.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree in life sciences or a comparable vocational qualification, such as nursing, pharmacy, or a medical discipline.

• A minimum of one year of pertinent experience in clinical trial monitoring and management of clinical sites.

• Familiarity with clinical trial methodologies, ICH/GCP guidelines, and relevant local regulatory standards.

• Proficiency in both written and spoken German and English.

• Capability to evaluate complex information and data, clearly communicate findings, and formulate risk mitigation strategies.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities in a cross-functional matrix setting.

• Willingness to travel 60–80% within the designated territory; international travel and occasional weekend travel may be necessary.

• A valid driver's license and passport.

• Preferred: Experience with global clinical trials.

• Preferred: Therapeutic experience in oncology, vaccines, internal medicine, or infectious diseases.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal treatment and equal opportunities throughout the application process.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

• Assistance with applications, the recruitment process, and interviews related to accessibility.

• Opportunities to contribute to and enhance skills and knowledge.

• A career with Pfizer.