Clinical Research Associate Job in Germany, Switzerland

Covance is one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive drug development services companies with more than 11,000 employees in 60 countries. Through its discovery, nonclinical, clinical and commercialization services, Covance has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies develop one-third of all prescription medicines in the market today.

Clinical Research Associate Job Description

About this opportunity

At the moment we are looking for: Clinical Research Associates who are ready for a new challenge in Germany and Switzerland.

Our Clinical Research Associates manage all aspects of site monitoring responsibilities for Clinical trials, according to Covance Standard Operating Procedures and ICH-GCP.

There is a difference in Covance.
Covance is one of the fastest growing CROs in the DACH region in 2012.
Covance has been recently ranked fourth in the Health Care Pharmacy industry in Fortune Magazine’s annual list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
In 2011, there were 1,021 companies with at least $2 billion in revenue. COVANCE was one of only 26 that grew revenues for four consecutive quarters… That’s growth in action!
 
There's a Difference in a Covance Career.
Finding a good job is one thing. Finding a great job where you feel valued and rewarded for your hard work is something else entirely. At Covance, we're making it easier for clinical research associates to find great jobs and make a meaningful difference in their careers.
 

• You will work on the most relevant clinical trials currently carried out in the industry at a global level… your work will be meaningful, helping to deliver life-saving and life-enhancing medicines to people around the world.
• Meaningful = Demanding. This is why we have training systems to support your skills growth… We can offer you career progression in a solid company.
• Demanding deserves good compensation, we can offer you one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry

Clinical Research Associate Job Requirements

About you
 
In order to be considered you must have the following:

• Life Science Degree or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., nursing licensure, medical or laboratory technology).
• Thorough knowledge of and experience with monitoring procedures
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant clinical research monitoring experience (including pre-study, initiation, routine monitoring and closeout visits).
• Ability to monitor study sites independently, according to protocol monitoring guidelines, S.O.P.s, GCP and ICH Guidelines
• Have a full understanding of Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting, process production of reports, narratives and follow up of SAEs.
• Fluent in German language and English, both written and verbal
• A valid driving license.
• Available for travel up to 60% of the time, including overnight stays as necessary

Clinical Research Associate Application Information

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