Veterinary Clinical Research Associate (VCRA)

Veterinary Clinical Research Associate (VCRA)

Zoetis

Zaventem, Belgium

Position Responsibilities

Assist/Coordinate all study activities, including start up, protocol training, conduct, site monitoring and close out.

These may include, but are not limited to

• Assist in the preparation/prepare study protocols, data capture forms, test article documentation and study reports
• Maintaining study files in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements
• Assist in coordinating/coordinate data management processes including data entry, review, tracking, verification, validation, and EDC activities
• Coordinating animal related study activities (i.e. clinical sampling, test article administration, and clinical observations)
• Monitoring all studies appropriately (may include studies conducted to GCP or GLP) including training of investigators and other study personnel

Education and Experience

Education

• Science degree (Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent)
• Basic understanding of scientific research principles

Experience (Essential)

• General understanding of biological sciences

Experience (Desirable)

• Training or work in a veterinary or science related area
• Experience in or exposure to animal husbandry (large and/or companion)
• Active participation in scientific (preferably veterinary) research projects
• Familiar with Good Clinical Practice for Veterinary Trials (GCPv) and/or Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Experience of working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• An understanding of veterinary drug development

Technical Skills Requirements

Technical abilities (Essential)

• Good written and verbal communicator (English)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good numeracy skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office Packages including Powerpoint, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, organize, plan and prioritise effectively

Technical abilities (Desirable)

• Advanced computer skills (e.g. work with databases)
• A second European language would be advantageous
• Experience of training others to run studies
• Able to give day-to-day directions to study participants
• Able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles

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