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Clinical Research Associate - NAMSA Future Openings USA

NAMSA (North American Science Associates) is a leading global MedTech Contract Research Organization (CRO) that provides comprehensive services to medical device and diagnostics manufacturers, from testing and clinical research to regulatory and quality consulting.

NAMSA

Employee count: 1001-5000

Salary: 54k-80k USD

United States only

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NAMSA pioneered the industry and was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976.

We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry. We have become the industry’s premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond.

Come and work for an organization with the:

Vision to inspire innovative MedTech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives and accelerate Client success and the

Mission to deliver best-in-class global MedTech development solutions through our people, expertise and technology by adhering to our core

Values:

  • Act with integrity in everything we do.
  • Provide best-in-class customer experiences.
  • Develop superior talent and deliver expertise.
  • Respond with agility and provide timely results.
  • Embrace collaboration, diverse perspectives and ideas.

Job Description:

• Works on assigned studies to ensure that human subject protection is maintained, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulations are followed.
• Coordinates and manages clinical site monitoring responsibilities for assigned studies in accordance with contractual agreements, SOPs, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• May conduct on-site and remote site qualification, site initiation, interim, and site close-out monitoring visits.
• Serve as primary point of contact for site questions relating to study enrollment, conduct, and close-out issues: liaise with appropriate study team members as needed.
• Communicates through verbal and written communication with site investigator and project team overall site performance, trends, deficiencies, and concerns.
• Supports study start-up activities such as tracking and performing quality review of study documents, completing, and distributing site activation letters, etc.

• Performs study-related training.

• Manages the development and maintenance of study documents, processes and systems as assigned.
• Ensures quality and completeness of central and site master files. Tracks and maintains required study documents, performs quality control review, manages renewals.
• Tracks study site and over all study metrics including but not limited to enrollment, deviations, adverse events, trial master file maintenance.
• Attends internal and external meetings as required.
• Provides all job-related progress reports and visit documentation as required.
• May support safety activities such as narrative writing, managing the CEC/DSMB, etc.
• OUS: Prepares and coordinates submissions to regulatory authorities.
• May perform other activities as assigned.

Qualifications & Technical Competencies:

• Fluency in English and local language, if different, required.
• Higher education degree or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Preferred 2 years clinical trial experience.

• Preferred monitoring experience.

• Able to work independently once trained.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Understanding of clinical research processes and regulations.
• Certifications such as Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Certification preferred but not required

Working Conditions:

• Up to 20% travel for In-House Clinical Research Associates; up to 80% travel for Field Clinical Research Associates.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Extensive use of a computer keyboard.

Pay Range Minimum:

$54,400.00

Pay Range Target:

$80,100.00

Pay Frequency:

Annual

Please Note: Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

NAMSA is an equal employment opportunity company.

NAMSA participates in pre-employment background and drug screen processes aligned to local, state and federal laws.


Fair Chance Employment Statement:
At NAMSA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records. In accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history.

Please note that NAMSA conducts a review of criminal history after the interview process and offer acceptance. This review is conducted to ensure that there is no direct, adverse, or negative relationship between the criminal history and the material job duties of the specific position. The following is a list of material job duties for this position:

• May operate equipment

• Records data timely and accurately

• May analyze and interpret data
• Conducts studies on medical devices that have an impact on human life

A criminal history that directly impacts the ability to perform these duties may result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. We believe in fair chance hiring and are committed to evaluating each applicant on a case-by-case basis.

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Salary: 54k-80k USD

Education

Bachelor degree

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2 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

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About NAMSA

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At the heart of North American Science Associates (NAMSA) is a deeply ingrained culture dedicated to advancing global healthcare and improving patient lives. Since its humble beginnings in 1967 as a small medical device testing lab, NAMSA has evolved into the world's leading MedTech Contract Research Organization (CRO), driven by a mission to provide best-in-class global development solutions. The company's ethos is built upon a foundation of core values that guide every action and decision: acting with integrity, providing best-in-class customer experiences, developing superior talent to deliver expertise, responding with agility to provide timely results, and embracing collaboration and diverse perspectives. This value system is not just a corporate statement but a living part of the organizational fabric, embodied by a team of over 1,800 dedicated associates worldwide. These scientists, engineers, clinical experts, and regulatory specialists are united by a shared passion for making a meaningful difference in the world by helping to bring life-saving and life-changing medical technologies to market safely and efficiently.

The culture at NAMSA is one of partnership and strategic guidance. They don't just see themselves as a service provider but as an integral extension of their clients' teams. This collaborative spirit is crucial in navigating the complex and ever-evolving landscape of medical device development. By offering a full continuum of services—from initial concept to post-market surveillance, including comprehensive testing, clinical research, and regulatory consulting—NAMSA fosters an environment of innovation and problem-solving. The company believes its potential begins and ends with its associates, actively seeking the brightest minds in the industry to join their mission. This focus on talent and expertise ensures that they can tackle the most intricate challenges in MedTech, from cardiovascular and orthopedic devices to in-vitro diagnostics and digital health. Ultimately, NAMSA's culture is a narrative of purpose-driven growth, scientific excellence, and an unwavering commitment to accelerating client success and, most importantly, enhancing patient safety and well-being across the globe.

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Paid Maternity Leave

Offers paid leave for new mothers.

Paid Paternity Leave

Offers paid leave for new fathers.

Flexible working hours

Provides flexible work time options.

Relocation services

Offers relocation assistance for new hires.

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