Permanent Clinical Research Associate II - Biopharma

We are seeking a CRA II to join our clients team and take full ownership of biopharma clinical trials, from start-up through close-out. This is a highly autonomous role for experienced CRAs who want to manage studies end-to-end and play a key role in study delivery.

Key Responsibilities

As a CRA II, you will be responsible for full management of assigned protocols, typically 1–2 studies at a time, including site activation, monitoring, and close-out. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and act as the primary contact for your sites, ensuring high-quality trial execution.

• Lead contract negotiation, Site Start-Up (SSU), site activation, monitoring, and study close-out
• Conduct on-site and remote monitoring visits (approx. 6–8 visits, flexible)
• Take full ownership of assigned protocols, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, protocol requirements, and local regulations
• Support sites with training, troubleshooting, and ongoing engagement
• Collaborate closely with Project Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Operations teams
• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions
• Mentor and support junior CRAs, sharing best practices and contributing to team development

Therapeutic Area

• Biopharma experience in therapeutic areas such as immunology, rare diseases, metabolic disorders, or other specialty areas
• Phase I / early-phase study experience preferred, but not essential

Languages

• Netherlands (NL): Dutch and English required; French is a plus

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a CRA, preferably at Level II
• Strong study ownership skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable mentoring junior CRAs and leading site interactions independently
• Willingness to travel locally as required

About Planet Pharma:

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Charlotte Fagan (Recruitment Manager) at Planet Pharma for more information:

E: [email protected]

T: +442070764110