Senior Clinical Research Associate; Sponsor Dedicated | France | Paris Region or Montpellier Region

Make an impact where it matters

Are you an experienced Clinical Research Associate looking for greater ownership, strong site relationships and the opportunity to work closely with one dedicated sponsor?

Fortrea is looking for a Senior Clinical Research Associate to join our sponsor-dedicated team in France. Based in the Paris region or Montpellier region, you will work within an established sponsor environment while benefiting from the support, expertise and career opportunities of Fortrea.

Your role

As a Senior Clinical Research Associate, you will take ownership of site monitoring and site management activities, helping ensure clinical trials are conducted to the highest standards of quality, patient safety and regulatory compliance.

You will:

• Manage clinical trial sites across the full study lifecycle, including site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring and close-out visits.
• Build strong relationships with investigators and site teams, acting as a key point of contact throughout the study.
• Ensure patient safety, protocol compliance and adherence to informed consent and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review source documentation and clinical data to ensure accuracy, completeness and data integrity.
• Proactively identify site-level risks and issues, drive timely resolution and maintain inspection and audit readiness.
• Prepare accurate monitoring reports and follow up on site actions within agreed timelines.
• Share your experience within the wider team, including supporting and mentoring less experienced colleagues when required.

What we are looking for

• A university or college degree, preferably in life sciences, healthcare or another relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant clinical research experience.
• At least 3 years of independent clinical monitoring experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or clinical research industry.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial monitoring, site management, the drug development process and applicable regulatory requirements.
• The ability to independently manage your sites, priorities and workload in a fast-paced clinical research environment.
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.
• A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly to clinical sites.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues and/or coordinating local study activities would be an advantage.

What we offer

• A sponsor-dedicated position, giving you the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of one sponsor's studies, processes and therapeutic environment.
• The stability and career opportunities of a global clinical research organization combined with close integration into a sponsor team.
• Opportunities to broaden your expertise, take on greater responsibility and continue developing your clinical research career.
• A collaborative environment where your experience and contribution are valued.
• Access to Fortrea's employee communities, development opportunities and wellbeing initiatives.

Why Fortrea?

At Fortrea, we believe in making a meaningful difference in clinical research by bringing together talented people, strong partnerships and a shared commitment to patients.

If you are an experienced CRA based in the Paris or Montpellier region and are looking for your next step in a sponsor-dedicated environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.

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