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Avania is hiring - Clinical Research Associates II (CRA II) Netherlands and/or Germany
Avania’s Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) establishes, maintains and supports clinical trials. Through the monitoring process, you will verify that the rights and well-being of human subjects are protected and that the reported trial data are accurate, complete, and verifiable from source documents. Further, you will ensure that the conduct of the trial follows approved protocols/amendment(s), with ISO14155 or ICH-GCP, and with applicable regulatory requirements.
About the role
As a CRA II at Avania, you will play a key role in supporting clinical study execution through a broad range of site monitoring activities, with a particular focus on studies in Netherlands and Germany. In this role, you will help manage site relationships across multiple projects, conducting monitoring as well as other visit types needed across the study lifecycle. This position is suited to someone with prior CRA experience who can work with a high degree of independence while remaining collaborative, flexible, and responsive to study needs. You will join a team that values practical support, strong communication, and the ability to help offload more senior colleagues by taking ownership of site-facing responsibilities.
What you'll be doing
- Conduct a range of site visits across assigned studies, with monitoring visits expected to make up the majority of the role.
- Support additional visit activities across the study lifecycle, which may include feasibility, site setup, and closeout work as needed.
- Manage responsibilities across multiple active studies, with a typical workload spanning several protocols and sites.
- Travel regularly to support sites, with site activity expected to fluctuate based on study needs and assignment mix.
- Work as a well-rounded CRA II who can contribute across different operational tasks, while also supporting a more travel-focused model when required.
- Help strengthen coverage in Germany by taking on site-facing work that enables more senior team members to focus on broader priorities.
Candidates who offer a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience listed below are encouraged to apply. With our continued growth we are hiring talent to join us on our journey and grow with us.
CRA IIs require skills in planning and preparation; sourcing and collecting information; prioritizing tasks and actions; and displaying a proactive attitude to assist in project planning and study execution.
What we're looking for
- Prior experience working as a Clinical Research Associate, with a level of capability aligned to a CRA II position.
- Strong German language skills, as this role is intended to support study activity in Germany as well as Netherlands regions.
- A location base in the Netherlands would be highly valued, though candidates based in Germany may also be considered.
- A practical, adaptable approach to site management and the ability to work effectively across different types of study visits.
- Confidence handling a multi-study environment and staying organized while supporting several sites and protocols at the same time.
- An interest in working in a role that helps expand monitoring capacity and provides hands-on support to a busy clinical operations team.
What you'll need
- Ability to travel for site work, with activity expected to include regular time on site each month depending on study demands.
- Experience supporting monitoring as a core responsibility, with readiness to contribute across other visit types when needed.
- Working knowledge of clinical trial conduct and the day-to-day expectations of managing site relationships across multiple assignments.
- Openness to candidates from medical device and other therapeutic backgrounds, provided they bring relevant CRA experience.
- Professional communication skills and the ability to work closely with colleagues including the Clinical Operations Manager and wider study team.
- Comfort working in a role that may involve up to 6 studies and, at times, support for multiple sites across those studies.
- Ability to operate with flexibility in a fast-moving hiring environment where study priorities and resourcing needs can evolve quickly.
What we offer
We offer the opportunity to join Avania in a role where your experience will directly support study delivery and strengthen operational coverage for an active clinical team. This position provides meaningful exposure to a variety of site visit types, a multi-study environment, and collaboration with experienced leaders including the hiring team in clinical operations. You will be part of an organization that is hiring actively and moving with purpose, with an interview process expected to include recruiter screening, a first interview with the hiring manager, and a further discussion with team leadership. For candidates who enjoy ownership, travel, and hands-on involvement in study execution, this role offers the chance to make an immediate impact.
We look forward to your application!
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