Lead CRA

Lead CRA

Work Type:

Full Time

Location:

Brisbane - QLD 

Industry:

Clinical Research

Contact Name:

Angela Barclay

Contact Email:

abarclay@onqrecruitment.com.au

Contact Phone:

0415508607

Date Published:

07-Jul-2026

Expiry Date:

Are you an experienced Clinical Research Associate looking for greater autonomy, broader study exposure and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-performing environment?

An established Australian clinical research organisation is seeking a Senior CRA or Lead CRA to support a growing portfolio of local and international studies across a variety of therapeutic areas.


Excellent opportunity to join a flexible, people-focused organisation where you'll have the opportunity to work across the full study lifecycle and make a genuine impact on project delivery.


The Opportunity

As a Senior CRA / Lead CRA, you will be responsible for overseeing clinical trial activities from site start-up through to study close-out, partnering with sites, sponsors and project teams to ensure successful study outcomes.


You'll enjoy a diverse workload, meaningful stakeholder engagement and exposure to a broad range of clinical programs.
Responsibilities

  • Site selection, activation and initiation visits
  • Site monitoring and management
  • Investigator and site relationship management
  • Source data verification
  • Patient recruitment support
  • Regulatory and compliance activities
  • Close-out visits
  • Stakeholder communication and reporting
  • Ensuring studies are delivered to quality, timeline and budget expectations
Essential Criteria
  • Minimum 5 years' CRA experience within a CRO, sponsor or research environment
  • Independent monitoring experience
  • Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and local clinical trial regulations
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work autonomously in a home-based environment
  • Willingness to travel nationally as required
Highly Regarded
  • Experience across multiple therapeutic areas
  • Medical device or First-in-Human study experience
  • Experience working within smaller or medium-sized CRO environments
  • Lead CRA or study leadership responsibilities
Success in this role will come from more than technical capability alone.
We are looking for someone who:
  • Is proactive and solutions-focused
  • Builds strong stakeholder relationships
  • Enjoys working collaboratively
  • Is adaptable and flexible
  • Takes ownership and accountability
  • Thrives in a dynamic environment
  • Has a genuine team-oriented approach
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary package + Super
  • Full-time or part-time (min 0.6 FTE) opportunities available
  • Fully home-based role
  • Diverse therapeutic exposure
  • National and international study opportunities
  • Equipment and technology provided
  • Reimbursement of business-related travel expenses
  • Supportive and experienced leadership team
  • Career development opportunities within a growing organisation
Candidates can be based anywhere in Australia, with flexibility to travel interstate as required.

Apply Now If you're an experienced CRA looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy, flexibility and the opportunity to contribute within a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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