clinial research associate

Freelance Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Germany – Medical Devices Are you an experienced Clinical Research Associate looking for your next high-impact freelance project in the medical device sector? Do you thrive in a hybrid role that combines the comfort of working from home with the energy of on-site hospital visits? Randstad Professional is seeking an autonomous Freelance Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Consultant to support our client in executing vital clinical monitoring activities. If you are a seasoned clinical research professional who excels at independent site management, this freelance assignment offers the opportunity to partner with a global healthcare leader and make a tangible impact on patient care. Job Content As a Freelance CRA, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of clinical trials within the medical device sector. You will serve as the primary link between the sponsor and various investigator sites. This is a highly flexible freelance project with an average monthly resource requirement ranging from 50% to 100% of a full-time position. We welcome applicants with differing availabilities, as we may onboard two freelancers to share the project scope. Your day-to-day operations will be fully supported by a dedicated CRA Resource Manager for onboarding, while project-specific milestones will be coordinated via regular, scheduled collaboration with Clinical Trial Leaders.
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key responsibilities
- Comprehensive site management: oversee and manage investigator sites, maintaining clear and proactive communication with site staff and the sponsor.
- Full-cycle monitoring visits: independently conduct and manage all key monitoring visit types, including Site Initiation Visits, Interim Monitoring Visits, and Close-out Visits.
- Regional Travel & On-Site Presence: Execute required on-site monitoring activities and hospital visits, which are primarily situated across central, northern, and western Germany.
- Compliance & training: actively participate in sponsor training and ensure all clinical trial activities strictly adhere to protocols, regulatory guidelines, and quality standards.
- Reporting: deliver clear, ad-hoc, and scheduled updates via email, telephone calls, and meetings to Clinical Trial Leaders.
- qualifications
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Experience:
minimum of 5 years of clinical monitoring experience, with a proven track record of handling the main monitoring visit types (Site Qualification, Site Initiation, Interim Monitoring, and Close-Out).
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Education:
minimum of a Bachelor’s degree within a Life Science field.
- Industry expertise: previous experience monitoring medical device studies is highly preferred. share this job.