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
• 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