Clinical Research Associate III

Clinical Research Associate III page is loaded## Clinical Research Associate IIIremote type: Not Applicablelocations: BRA - Sao Paulo - Sao Paulo (Torre Z)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 10, 2026 (1 day left to apply)job requisition id: R Job Description**Clinical Research Associate**As a Clinical Research Associate, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with study sites, facilitating communication, and ensuring that our research protocols are executed effectively. You will have the chance to contribute to the continuous improvement of our clinical research processes.**Main Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:*** Develop and maintain strong relationships with study sites throughout all phases of clinical trials.* Ensure compliance with International Council for Harmonization/Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), local regulations, and company policies during site management and monitoring activities.* Gain a comprehensive understanding of study protocols and related procedures.* Coordinate tasks with other sponsor roles to achieve “Site Ready” status and participate in site selection and validation activities.* Conduct remote and on-site monitoring to ensure data integrity and subject safety.* Document findings accurately during site visits, including initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.* Collect and review regulatory documentation throughout study phases.* Communicate effectively with investigators and site staff regarding protocol conduct and site performance.* Identify and resolve site performance or compliance issues, escalating as necessary.* Manage information in Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) and electronic Trial Master Files (eTMF).* Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to share best practices and provide training.* Support audit and inspection activities as needed.**Main Requirements:*** Bachelor’s degree* Solid experience as a Clinical Research Associate, preferably in a similar role.* Fluent in local languages and advanced proficiency in English (verbal and written).* Strong understanding of clinical research processes, phases of clinical trials, and ICH-GCP guidelines.* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical information effectively.* Proven skills in site management and patient recruitment.* Strong analytical skills to understand and act on data and metrics.* Proficiency in MS Office and clinical IT applications.* Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.**Required Skills:**Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Adverse Event Report, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Organizations (CRO) Management, Clinical Site Management, Clinical Study Management, Clinical Trial Compliance, Clinical Trial Documentation, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Customer-Focused, Driving Continuous Improvement, Finance, Financial Advising, Good Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP), Investigation Procedures, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Maintenance Processes, Medical Research, Patient Recruitment {+ 4 more}**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers apply**Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.**Employee Status:**Regular**Relocation:****VISA Sponsorship:****Travel Requirements:****Flexible Work Arrangements:**Not Applicable**Shift:****Valid Driving License:****Hazardous Material(s):****Job Posting End Date:**01/10/2026**\*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.**#J-18808-Ljbffr