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Central Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Sanofi
Hyderabad, India
₹12 Lakhs - ₹19.2 Lakhs
Posted 07/09/2026

About the Role

Company Description  

Sanofi Business Operations, or SBO, is an internal team based in India that supports Sanofi's work worldwide. It centers processes for Specialty Care, Vaccines, General Medicines, and other key areas, along with R&D and Digital functions. SBO works closely with Medical, HEVA, and Commercial teams and helps reduce dependence on outside service providers. It focuses on building strong skills within the company itself.

 Job Summary  

This role is based in Sanofi’s Registries team, which's part of the General Medicines function in Hyderabad. Central Clinical Research Associate will be the point of contact between the Principal Investigator and site staff for rare disease registries. You are expected to support the study process by managing communication and ensuring that all required information flows correctly. This position plays a role in maintaining the quality and consistency of data across sites.

 Key Responsibilities 

  • Support site selection along with the registries team.

  • Help collect and check documents needed for regulatory and ethics submissions.

  • Assist with site contracts, budgets, and consent form updates for each country.

  • Upload and manage study documents in the eTMF system.

  • Plan and carry out site visits, both remote and on-site, following GCP guidelines.

  • Review study data and follow up on missing or unclear information.

  • Support patient enrollment and monitor patient status throughout the study.

  • Make sure sites have proper staff, training, and system access.

  • Support safety reporting and help maintain audit readiness at the site level.

  • Keep trackers, databases, and reports updated and accurate.

  • Take part in study meetings, training sessions, and quality reviews.

  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with investigators and other stakeholders.

 Educational Qualification and Skills Required 

  • Degree in pharmacy, life sciences, or a related scientific field.

  • At least 5 years of experience in clinical research, including trial monitoring.

  • Experience with rare diseases or real world evidence studies is a plus.

  • Strong attention to detail and solid problem solving skills.

  • Good project management skills, including handling timelines and resources.

  • Skilled in writing clear reports, protocols, and regulatory documents.

  • Comfortable working on global projects with teams across different countries.

  • Strong understanding of GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.

  • Good working knowledge of medical terms and clinical trial processes.

  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office and clinical data systems.

  • High level of proficiency in written and spoken English.

 Salary Structure 

The estimated average salary for a Central Clinical Research Associate (Central CRA) at Sanofi ranges between ₹12.0 Lakhs and ₹19.2 Lakhs per year, depending on the required experience level.

 Career Development  

This role gives you hands-on experience with every part of the clinical trial process. You'll work through site selection then move into trial execution and finally help with close out. Over time, it opens the door to more advanced roles in clinical research and study management within Sanofi.

 How to Apply 

  • Visit our job portal and search for Visit our job portal and search for Central Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Sanofi .

  • Update your profile and upload your latest resume that works with ATS.

  • Check your education skills and experience, before sending the application.

  • Fill in all the needed details to successfully send your application.

 

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