Clinical Trials Specialist

Job Description

Under the supervision of a senior member of the assigned clinical trials, the Clinical Research Specialist will coordinate day-to-day operational execution of clinical trials.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform CRO oversight activities such as Trip Report Review, TMF review and co-monitoring visits, per Study Plans. Provide written documentation of all activities including issues and findings in Spreadsheets or databases Co-monitor clinical study sites up to 25% of travel; write and review reports for PSSVs, SIVs, IMVs, and COVs as required Assist in the management of external vendors (e.g. clinical labs, study assessment labs) Responsible for study start- up activities and tracking study metrics (e.g. ICF review, Investigator/site performance, recruitment, regulatory documents, and CRO TMF catalog); track study metrics such as site start-up, Investigator/site performance, recruitment, regulatory documents, CRO TMF catalog Maintain internal document management system (e.g. Livelink) and TMF ensuring important documents and communication filed timely and appropriately Assist with protocol- and study-specific training with vendor(s), site personnel and clinical sites Review template informed consents and monitoring visit reports for completeness and accuracy and adherence to the protocol Coordinate clinical drug / supply reconciliation with oversight of site and CRA reconciliation May conduct data listing review of CRF data for safety, thoroughness, and data preparation for final study reports Review and/or create study document (e.g. newsletters, worksheets, study trackers) Assist in the coordination of study team management meetings, prepare agenda, draft and finalize minutes and track action items to completion Working knowledge of clinical trial databases (e.g. EDC, CTMS, eTMF) and interactive response technologies (e.g., IWRS, IXRS), including report generation Maintain a working knowledge of and ensure compliance with applicable ICH-GCP Guidelines, local regulatory requirements, SOPs, and study specific procedures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides mentorship and guidance to junior level staff

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Education: BS/BA degree in related discipline

Experience: Four years of life sciences or medically related field experience including 3 years in managing clinical trials or equivalent combination of experience and education/training. Experience in monitoring oncology studies preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Good communication skills both oral and written are a must. Applies strong analytical and business communication skills. Familiarity with medical terminology and/or GCP guidelines strongly preferred. Applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Excellent organizational skills are required. Demonstrated success in problem solving. Good computer skills are required. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required, and applications as needed for job. Detail oriented. Ability to work in a team environment. Self-motivation, eagerness to grow professionally and commitment to self-development. Occasional travel may be required

JOB COMPLEXITY: Works on assigned problems of moderate scope with analysis of situation or data required. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Builds productive internal and external working relationships. Uses professional concepts and company’s policies and procedures to solve a variety of routine problems.

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The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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