Research Associate

Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Location: France – Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Nantes or Marseille

Industry: Clinical Research / Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Work Arrangement: Office-based or Home-based

Travel: Approximately 30% or less; typically 6–9 on-site days per month

About the Role

An opportunity is available for an experienced Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join a sponsor-dedicated clinical research team supporting the development of innovative medicines.

The role works exclusively with a single sponsor, providing greater continuity, indication expertise and consistent workload. CRAs are typically assigned 2–3 protocols across areas such as Oncology, Neurology, Immunology and Diabetes , with responsibility for approximately 15 sites across France.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage clinical site relationships and monitoring activities across France
• Support and track subject recruitment plans
• Deliver protocol and study training to assigned sites
• Conduct on-site monitoring and remote monitoring activities
• Prepare and maintain monitoring visit reports and action plans
• Identify and resolve site issues and support study delivery
• Work across multiple protocols while maintaining strong time management
• Co-monitor, train and mentor junior CRAs where appropriate
• Maintain compliance with applicable GCP and study requirements

Requirements

• Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent experience within a nursing background
• Minimum 2 years of independent on-site monitoring experience
• Experience managing multiple protocols across different therapeutic areas
• Strong knowledge of GCP
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally within France
• Full, clean French driving licence
• Fluent French and English , with strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities

What’s Offered

• Permanent employment contract
• Competitive salary and benefits package
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• Flexible working hours
• Home-based or office-based options in selected French locations
• Reduced travel through risk-based and remote monitoring approaches
• Dedicated line management and structured onboarding
• Consistent workload and sponsor continuity
• Training, mentoring and genuine career development opportunities
• Exposure to innovative medicines and cutting-edge clinical development programmes

Key Skills: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Associate, CRA, Site Monitoring, Clinical Monitoring, GCP, Sponsor-Dedicated FSP, Oncology, Neurology, Immunology, Diabetes, Protocol Management, Site Management, Patient Recruitment, Risk-Based Monitoring, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Research