Clinical Research Associate Entry
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Full Time
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- Any
- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Eligibility
- Candidates from nursing, dietetics, pharmacy support, pharma or device sales, biotech, research assistance, or advanced medical/science study backgrounds may be a good fit. Applicants without prior research experience can still apply if they meet the education and travel expectations.
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Where you'll work
Job description
Role summary
This entry-level Clinical Research Associate position is based in Navi Mumbai and is designed for candidates from medical or science-oriented healthcare backgrounds. The company welcomes applicants with strong potential even if they do not yet have research experience, thanks to a structured training program.
Who typically succeeds in this role
- Registered nurses
- Dietitians
- Pharmacy technicians
- Sales representatives in pharmaceutical or medical device fields
- Biotechnology engineers
- PhD or Pharm.D candidates
- Health and wellness coordinators
- Research assistants
Training and development
The organization provides an extensive onboarding and continuing training path through its PACE® program. The program is built to help new CRAs grow into confident, independent contributors through guided learning, practical exercises, and job-focused discussions. It may also include rotations across other clinical research functions to broaden understanding of drug and device development and approval workflows.
Role benefits and work experience
This position offers a varied workday, exposure to several therapeutic areas, collaboration with regulatory and therapeutic specialists, and a clear growth path that can lead to mentoring or management opportunities. The role may also involve meaningful travel and a travel-related bonus, along with competitive compensation.
Key responsibilities
The CRA will support clinical studies by visiting sites for qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout activities, while ensuring that all work aligns with approved protocols, SOPs, GCP, and regulatory expectations. The role also includes communication with site personnel, verification of investigator readiness and site resources, source-data review, eligibility checks, regulatory review, accountability for investigational products or devices, safety data review, and preparation of monitoring documentation.
About the company
The employer is a full-service clinical contract research organization serving the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors. Its work spans Phase I through Phase IV development programs and focuses on helping bring safe and effective therapeutics to patients through a scientific, disciplined approach. The company operates internationally and supports major therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral, and anti-infective research.
Recognition
The organization has been recognized multiple times as one of America’s Most Successful Midsize Companies and has also received repeated CRO Leadership Awards for expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility.
Next steps
After review of the application, qualified candidates may be contacted for the next stage of the hiring process.
Additional notes
No research background is required. Candidates should be prepared to travel nationally for approximately 60% to 80% of the time and should be comfortable using Microsoft Office. Strong presentation and communication skills are advantageous.