Senior Clinical Research Associate – Site Monitoring

About the role

This position involves monitoring and managing clinical trial sites to ensure compliance with study protocols, regulations, and sponsor requirements. The role supports both start‑up and ongoing phases of clinical studies in Accra.

Key responsibilities

• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close‑out) in line with Good Clinical Practice.
• Work with sites to develop and track subject recruitment plans to meet project timelines.
• Provide protocol and study training to assigned sites and maintain regular communication.
• Evaluate site practices for quality and regulatory compliance, escalating issues as needed.
• Track regulatory submissions, recruitment, CRF completion, data queries and support start‑up activities.
• Ensure site documents are filed correctly in the Trial Master File and Investigator Site File.
• Prepare visit reports, follow‑up letters and other required documentation.
• Collaborate with study team members for project execution support.
• Support development of site‑specific recruitment plans and manage site financials where applicable.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or equivalent; degree in a scientific discipline or healthcare preferred.
• At least 2 years of on‑site monitoring experience.
• Good knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (GCP, ICH).
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Organizational, problem‑solving, time and financial management abilities.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Use of laptop, iPhone and iPad for work tasks
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines