Clinical Research Associate | ISL Hybrid | PKR Salary

Hiring Clinical Research Associate - Islamabad Hybrid

Client Company Introduction:

A leading organization in ophthalmic imaging and clinical trial support, delivering innovative, AI-driven solutions to advance research, improve diagnosis, and enhance patient outcomes worldwide.

Job Description:

Project Management:

• Lead the management efforts for assigned clinical research projects.

• Draft and assist in designing project workflows and charters.

• Coordinate the building and setup of projects on OIRRC systems.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, set targets, establish measurements, and ensure accountabilities.

• Lead both internal and client/external team meetings, prepare agendas, and approve meeting minutes.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and provide guidance to CRAs/PMs to ensure team efficiency.

• Assist with recruitment efforts for the Clinical Operations team.

• Develop training modules and courses for CRAs/PMs.

• Oversee and administer training for CRAs/PMs.

• Formally supervise, train, and mentor junior staff or students, which may include hiring, conducting performance evaluations, and providing project work instruction.

Clinical Research:

• Conduct clinical research and independently manage progressively more complex projects and assignments.

• Oversee significant aspects of large studies or manage all aspects of smaller research studies conducted across multiple sites.

• Manage data for research projects, including developing systems for organizing, collecting, reporting, and monitoring data.

Compliance:

• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.

• Ensure audit preparedness and operations compliance with applicable regulations.

• Lead efforts to identify and implement corrective actions and processes. .

• Attend all relevant meetings, including those with sponsor clients, vendors, and contractors.

• Be available for emergency calls during off-hours as needed.

• Provide leadership in identifying, recommending, and implementing improvements to policies and processes, and define best practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and be adaptable to take on multiple roles as needed.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (e.g., PhD, MD, DrPH, OD, PharmD, MPH, MBBS*, or equivalent) in Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

• A Master's or Bachelor's degree may be considered with substantial equivalent professional experience and specialized training.

• Strong academic background from a reputable institution, demonstrating analytical rigor, structured problem-solving, and a track record of excellence.

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.

• Ability to communicate clearly with international teams and clients.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, meet deadlines, and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, work across global time zones, and handle confidential information with professionalism.

• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams

• Experience working in a fast-paced development environment

• Minimum of two years of project management experience in a healthcare setting, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and translate complex concepts into clear, actionable outcomes.