Clinical Research Associate II

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) to join a growing clinical operations team supporting cardiology clinical trials within a dedicated partnership model. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CRA looking for greater study ownership, meaningful project involvement, and long-term career development.

In this role, you will manage clinical trial sites across the Netherlands, supporting studies from start-up through close-out while ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, protocol requirements, and applicable regulations. You will typically support a small number of protocols, allowing you to build strong site relationships and focus on delivering high-quality clinical research.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage clinical trial sites throughout the full study lifecycle, including study start-up, site activation, monitoring, and close-out activities.
• Support contract negotiation and study start-up processes.
• Conduct on-site and remote monitoring visits in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure patient safety, data integrity, and protocol compliance at assigned sites.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators and site personnel.
• Identify, document, and escalate site issues while driving resolution in a timely manner.
• Prepare and maintain accurate monitoring documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful study delivery.
• Take ownership of assigned protocols and contribute to overall study objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical monitoring experience.
• Experience conducting monitoring visits within the Netherlands.
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical research regulations.
• Experience supporting study start-up, monitoring, site management, and close-out activities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and verbal.
• Experience within a CRO, sponsor, or dedicated partnership model is preferred.
• Experience in cardiology or cardiovascular studies is advantageous but not required.

LOCATION

Remote, Netherlands

Home-based role with travel required for monitoring visits and site activities across the Netherlands.

ABOUT PLANET PHARMA

Planet Pharma is an American-parented Employment Business/Agency providing global staffing services, headquartered in Chicago with an EMEA regional office in Central London. We operate compliantly in 30+ countries with a network of 2,500+ active contractors globally, alongside a strong permanent/direct hire offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close client relationships make us unique in the field. We were recently recognized by Forbes as the 17th best professional staffing firm and have won multiple awards for excellence and service delivery.

We have extensive expertise across Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions, Clinical Development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs/Writing.

Planet Pharma is an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

🌐 www.planet-pharma.com

TO APPLY

Please click ‘Apply’ or contact: Joselyn Famanilay Del Rosario (Recruitment Sourcer - APAC) at Planet Pharma for more information:

E: [email protected]

T: +61 3 9123 6638

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selyn-d/