Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Medical Devices Location: Germany (Home-based with travel to investigator sites 30-50%) Anticipated Start Date: November 2026 Contract: Consultant / Freelance / Sole trader About the Opportunity Johnson & Johnson are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support the delivery of clinical studies across Germany. This role will focus on clinical monitoring activities at investigator sites and offers the opportunity to work on innovative medical device studies within a dynamic clinical research environment. Key Responsibilities As the Clinical Research Associate, you will be responsible for: Conducting Site Initiation Visits (SIVs) Performing Interim Monitoring Visits (IMVs) Executing Close-Out Visits (COVs) Managing investigator site relationships and communications Acting as a key liaison between sites and sponsor teams Participating in sponsor training activities Supporting overall study quality, compliance, and monitoring deliverables Requirements To be successful in this role, you should have: Minimum 5 years of clinical monitoring experience Strong experience conducting the full range of monitoring visit types, including: Site Qualification Visits (SQVs) Site Initiation Visits (SIVs) Interim Monitoring Visits (IMVs) Close-Out Visits (COVs) Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline Essential experience monitoring medical device studies Excellent site management and stakeholder communication skills Ability to work independently across multiple investigator sites Working Arrangements Home-based role with travel to hospital sites throughout Germany Flexible resource requirement averaging between 50% and 100% FTE Different availability levels will be considered, including consultants seeking part-time assignments Anticipated contract start in November 2026