Clinical Research Field Associate
Science
Paris, France
Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.
We are seeking an experienced Field Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to conduct on-site and remote monitoring visits across multiple pre- and post-market clinical trials. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-driven professional with a strong background in medical device clinical research, GCP compliance, and multi-site portfolio management.
Role responsibilities:
- Conduct all phases of site visits (initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out) for pre- and post-market studies, ensuring the trial is conducted in accordance with the approved protocol and applicable regulations
- Verify PI and site staff training on the medical device, study protocol, and GCP requirements prior to and throughout the trial; review subject eligibility, enrollment status, and visit adherence
- Identify, document, and follow up on protocol deviations, assessing impact on participant safety and data integrity
- Perform source data verification (SDV) and resolve data discrepancies and queries in collaboration with site staff and data management
- Ensure adverse events and device malfunctions are correctly identified, documented, and reported to the Sponsor within required regulatory timelines
- Oversee investigational device accountability, including receipt, handling, return/disposition, and accurate maintenance of device tracking logs
- Author timely monitoring visit reports and follow-up letters; track and confirm resolution of all outstanding site issues
- Maintain the Trial Master File (TMF), device accountability records, and site regulatory packages (CVs, financial disclosures, training records)
- Support preparation of clinical protocols, CRFs, informed consent forms, investigator site files, and site-facing training materials
- Manage clinical trial supply and contribute to the development of study reports and participant-facing documentation
Key qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in life science, nursing, or a related field
- Minimum 2–4 years of direct clinical site monitoring experience as a CRA, preferably in the medical device industry
- Working knowledge of ISO 14155:2020, EU MDR (2017/745), and ICH-GCP
- Fluency in French and English (written and spoken) is mandatory; ability to read and understand German in a professional context is an asset; knowledge of additional European languages is a plus
- Willingness to travel to investigational sites across France, Germany, and the UK (up to 60–80% travel)
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience managing a multi-country site portfolio in a dynamic clinical environment
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with site staff and internal teams
- Familiarity with EDC systems and eTMF platforms