APEX Clinical Research Associate

We are now open for our next APEX CRA Class - Start date November 25th 2024!

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 fortheir CRA colleagues. Upon completion of the program, you're well-positioned to independently function within the CRA role and to immediately begin successful monitoring!

Qualifications :

• Be able to work in the Berlin office

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in life sciences/data sciences/pharmacy/nursing or other health related disciplines.

• German Language skills -B2 Mandatory- must be able to fully conversate in German 

• 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 with aptitude to learn new systems quickly.

Travel expectations:The CRA role is a largely field based role that requires frequent travel multiple times per month. Investigator sites participating in studies span the country, from large research centers to smaller offices so traveling to them is a part of the CRAs role.  You can expect at least 5 trips per month that are multi day overnight stays in different location.  Also travel time can vary widely depending on the location of the site, flights, proximity to the airport and travel delays. There are other factors that will impact the travel times including your location, the study you are working on and the location of the sites.  During the first six months, travel will be limited but, as your development continues, travel will increase.

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.