Clinical Research Associate The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) has local responsibility for the delivery of the studies at allocated sites and is an active participant in the local study team(s). The CRA works in close collaboration with other CRAs and the Local Study Team/ Local Study Manager to ensure that study commitments are achieved in a timely and efficient manner. The CRA acts as the main contact with the study site and has the responsibility for monitoring the study conduct to ensure proper delivery of the study.
The CRA is responsible for the preparation, initiation, monitoring and closure of assigned sites in clinical studies, in compliance with AZ Procedural Documents, international guidelines such as ICH-GCP, and relevant local regulations and that the sites deliver according to their respective commitment in the individual studies.
A CRA with longer tenure and experience may take on additional responsibilities that include additional tasks associated with Local Study Manager.
CRAs might have different internal titles based on the experience level (Associate CRA, CRA,



Senior CRA). The experience level depends on the years of experience, performance record, level of independence in the role, ability to take on additional tasks or tutor more junior colleagues. The SMM Country Head may assign this internal title after confirmation with Cluster Director SMM/Senior Director SMM (Region). Trains, supports and advises Investigators and site staff in study related matters, including Risk Based Quality Management (RbQM) principles.
Confirms that site staff have completed and documented the required trainings appropriately, including ICH-GCP training, prior to and for the duration of the study. Actively participates in Local Study Team (LST) meetings.
Shares information on patient recruitment and study site progress (site quality/performance) within the LST.
Drives performance at the sites. Updates CTMS and other systems with data from study sites as per requi

📌 Research Associate (Galicia)
🏢 AstraZeneca
📍 Galicia