Clinical Research Associate II

CRA II - Belgium

Remote | Dedicated Sponsor Model | Annual Bonus | Career Development Focus

Become a trusted extension of a leading sponsor while building your future within a global CRO.

We're partnering with a leading international CRO to appoint a CRA II to support clinical studies across Belgium.

This opportunity offers the chance to join a sponsor-dedicated model where you'll gain deeper study involvement, enhanced sponsor visibility and greater ownership of study delivery, while benefiting from the infrastructure and development opportunities of a world-class CRO.

What Makes This Different?

Many CRA opportunities offer progression as a possibility. This organisation has built progression directly into its operating model.

Through structured mentoring, multiple career development milestones and strong sponsor exposure, CRAs are given greater visibility and clearer routes for advancement.

You'll work within a close-knit Belgian team that maintains a genuine family feel despite being part of a global organisation. This means you'll benefit from local support, strong collaboration and direct access to experienced clinical operations leadership.

Following your first year, you'll have the option to remain within your sponsor partnership or broaden your experience through additional sponsor assignments.

Why Join?

• Dedicated sponsor assignment
• Annual bonus scheme
• Company car or car allowance
• Structured mentoring programme
• Sponsor rotation opportunities
• Embedded CRO management support
• Transparent promotion framework
• Strong local team culture
• Home office allowance and support
• Comprehensive healthcare and insurance benefits
• Exposure to a variety of therapeutic areas including Oncology

Role Overview

As a CRA II, you'll manage investigative sites throughout the clinical trial lifecycle, ensuring studies are conducted in compliance with protocol requirements, ICH-GCP guidelines and local regulations.

You'll develop strong site relationships, support investigators and contribute directly to the successful delivery of clinical research across Belgium.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out activities.
• Conduct comprehensive SDV and SDR activities.
• Assess site performance against study expectations and quality metrics.
• Identify compliance risks, protocol deviations and operational issues.
• Ensure informed consent procedures comply with applicable regulations.
• Verify investigational product accountability and site documentation.
• Maintain inspection readiness across assigned sites.
• Support patient recruitment and retention initiatives.
• Develop strong relationships with investigators and site personnel.
• Provide coaching and field support to less experienced CRAs where appropriate.
• Participate in sponsor governance meetings and study team discussions.
• Contribute to audit and inspection preparedness activities.
• Prepare detailed monitoring reports and follow-up correspondence.
• Ensure all study milestones and deliverables are achieved within required timelines.

Experience & Requirements

• Previous independent monitoring experience.
• Experience conducting qualification, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits.
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and clinical trial regulations.
• Experience with SDV, SDR and data query management.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong investigator and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English plus French and/or Dutch/Flemish.
• Oncology experience advantageous but not essential.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Belgium.