APEX Clinical Research Associate

Join the APEX CRA Program - currently hiring in the Benelux Region - Belgium OR Netherlands

November 25th 2024 start date

Are you a recent graduate and do you have 1 year or less of clinical experience? Did you study in the life sciences/data sciences/data analytics/clinical/nursing area?

The Accelerated Program of Education, Exposure, and Experience for CRAs (APEX CRA) provides foundational clinical research training - including project and system experience - to new CRA hires who are recent college graduates and have less than a year of monitoring experience.

Through this program, you'll transform into a credible and experienced CRA I.As you progress, APEX CRAs perform billable project tasks to support the CRAs and Clinical Operations Leads (COLs) with a focus in three developmental areas: Project Support, Initiation CRA support, and Site Facing support. You'll be required to complete the ACRP Entry Level Knowledge Assessment and are enrolled in a 1-year membership to the ACRP. You'll also work closely with CRAs to gain exposure to and experience with the CRA role and its responsibilities across a period of three to six months.

During this experience, you'll have the opportunity to practically apply in-class concepts with day-to-day application by working with clinical systems including Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), Electronic Data Capture, Safety Information Systems, and TMF platforms, and benefit from both instructor-led trainings and ongoing coaching and support of Line Managers and COLs. Finally, APEX CRAs accompany CRAs for observational and co-monitoring support on-site or during remote visits which combines learning for the APEX CRAs and workload aid for their CRA colleagues. Upon completion of the program, you're well-positioned to independently function within the CRA role and to immediately begin successful monitoring! More about you

On your first day we’ll expect you to have:

Previous relevant work experience (preferred).Ability to perform clinical monitoring activities under supervision from the COL/LM.

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in biological science, pharmacy or other health related discipline.

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills within a matrixed team.

• Experience working in a self-driven capacity, with a sense of urgency and limited oversight. A client-focused approach to work and flexible attitude with respect to assignments/new learning.

• The ability to manage multiple tasks, evaluate a variety of unpredictable scenarios and achieve project timelines while being able to apply your understanding of study protocol(s).An honest and ethical work approach to promote the development of life changing treatments for patients.

• Strong computer skills, including but not limited to the knowledge of a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) and MS-Office products such as Excel and Word.

• Belgium applicants must have strong French languages skills and at least basic Dutch skills

• Netherlands : Dutch language

• English mandatory for both Belgium and Netherlands

A little about us

Parexel is proud to be a leading Clinical Research Organization with colleagues across the globe. As a member of our team, you’ll get to know your coworkers on a personal level. Have a question? A clinical research leader, project team member, technology “super user” or collaborator are a phone call away. Our clinical research teams meet regularly to have discussions in an open environment, allowing our team members to share their expertise and promote learning within the team. Management supports and encourages career growth through consistent performance discussions and evaluations. Whether your interest is to progress into a more senior level CRA role, into line management, Quality, Project Leadership or a variety of other positions, Parexel prides itself on career opportunities for our employees.