Freelance Senior Clinical Research Associate (Ophthalmology)

About the role

As part of the Ophthalmology team you will work alongside passionate and innovative professionals to help customers achieve their goals. The Freelance Senior Clinical Research Associate is part of Clinical Development Services (CDS) at TFS HealthScience, operating as a member of a project team responsible for initiation, on‑site or remote monitoring, and close‑out of study sites in accordance with company SOPs and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor clinical trials on‑site and remotely following TFS and sponsor SOPs, GCP, ICH guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Perform monitoring activities to ensure subject safety, data integrity and protocol compliance.
• Verify informed consent procedures, investigational product accountability and proper documentation in eTMF or paper TMF.
• Prepare and submit Monitoring Visit Reports, escalating deficiencies as needed.
• Support audit/inspection preparation and follow‑up activities.
• Order, ship and reconcile clinical supplies for study sites when applicable.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing or equivalent.
• More than 5 years of independent on‑site monitoring experience, including at least 1 year as an unmasked monitor.
• Minimum 1 year of ophthalmology experience, preferably in retina indications.
• Fluent in English and the local language, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Experience with Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS).
• Familiarity with electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) processes.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a collaborative, innovative environment.