Clinical Research Associate (Junior)

About the role

This junior Clinical Research Associate position is part of CCHO’s Evidence Generation team, reporting to the Real‑World Evidence (RWE) Manager. The role supports the planning and execution of real‑world clinical studies across sites in Beirut, Dubai, and Riyadh, ensuring compliance with protocol, GCP, and sponsor SOPs.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and revise protocol sections and manage version control under supervision.
• Support site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring, and close‑out visits (on‑site or remote).
• Verify informed consent, perform source data verification (SDV), and review data for protocol deviations.
• Maintain essential trial documentation, prepare IRB packages, and ensure proper reporting of AEs/SAEs.
• Conduct dry‑run and user acceptance testing (UAT) of data capture platforms and document test results.
• Perform targeted literature searches (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane) and extract relevant data.
• Update study trackers, collect data, review EDC entries, manage queries, and prepare monitoring reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, Pharmacy, Nursing or related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• 0–2 years of experience in clinical research, healthcare or related area; fresh graduates are welcome.
• Basic understanding of clinical research terminology, study designs, and ICH‑GCP principles.
• Familiarity with IRB submissions, literature review and medical writing.
• Strong attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication.

Required skills

• Source Data Verification (SDV)
• Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of data platforms
• Literature searching using PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane
• Regulatory compliance with ICH‑GCP and local regulations