Senior CRA – Germany Therapeutic Area: Cell & Gene Therapy Location: Germany Freelance contract (min 0.8 FTE) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate to join an innovative, fast-growing biopharmaceutical organisation advancing next-generation cell and gene therapies. You will play a key role in overseeing complex clinical trials, ensuring high-quality monitoring, and driving operational excellence across German study sites. This is an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of science, supporting transformative therapies that have the potential to redefine treatment outcomes for patients with severe and rare diseases. Key Responsibilities Perform independent on-site and remote monitoring activities in accordance with ICH-GCP, local regulations, and study protocols. Ensure site compliance, quality data collection, and timely resolution of issues. Act as the primary point of contact for site staff, establishing strong, collaborative relationships. Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to keep studies on track. Support feasibility assessments, site selection, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits. Provide mentorship to junior CRAs and contribute to best practice development. Prepare study reports and maintain essential regulatory documentation. Partner with cross-functional teams (Regulatory, Project Management, Data Management, Safety). Contribute to inspection readiness and support regulatory audits as needed. Requirements 3–5 years of independent monitoring experience as a CRA, with solid exposure to complex, interventional studies. Direct experience in cell & gene therapy trials (e.g., CAR-T, gene-modified cell therapies, AAV vectors). Strong understanding of GCP/ICH guidelines and German regulatory requirements. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences or related field. Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills in German and English. Willingness to travel nationally (approx. 40–60%). 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. www.planet-pharma.com