Cra IIi Fsp

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Join Us as a Clinical Research Associate (Level II) Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation
We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs spanning 2700 clinical trials across 100 countries in the last 5 years. This opportunity is an exciting prospect for a big pharma company and for a new division focused on Oncology/Cell therapy.

As part of our global team youll have the opportunity to perform and coordinate all aspects of the clinical monitoring and site management process. As a Clinical Research Associate (Level II) youll conduct remote or on-site visits to assess protocol and regulatory compliance and manage required documentation. You will manage procedures and guidelines from different sponsors and/or monitoring environments (i.e. FSO FSP Government etc.). Acting as a site processes specialist you will ensure that the trial is conducted in accordance with the approved protocol ICH-GCP guidelines applicable regulations and SOPs to guarantee subjects rights well-being and data reliability. You will ensure audit readiness and develop collaborative relationships with investigational sites. Detailed tasks and responsibilities assigned to your role are outlined in the task matrix.

What Youll Do:
Monitors investigator sites with a risk-based monitoring approach: applies root cause analysis (RCA) critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify site processes failure and corrective/preventive actions to bring the site into compliance and decrease risks. Ensures data accuracy through SDR SDV and CRF review as applicable through on-site and remote monitoring activities. Assess investigational product through physical inventory and records review. Documents observations in reports and letters in a timely manner using approved business writing standards. Escalates observed deficiencies and issues to clinical management expeditiously and follow all issues through to resolution. May need to maintain regular contact between monitoring visits with investigative sites to confirm that the protocol is being followed that previously identified issues are being resolved and that the data is being recorded in a timely manner. Conducts monitoring tasks in accordance with the approved monitoring plan. Participates in the investigator payment process. Ensures a shared responsibility with other project team members on issues/findings resolution. Investigates and follows-up on findings as applicable.
Participates in investigator meetings as necessary. Identifies potential
investigators in collaboration with the client company to ensure the acceptability of qualified investigative sites. Initiates clinical trial sites according to the relevant procedures to ensure compliance with the protocol and regulatory and ICH GCP obligations making recommendations where warranted. Performs trial close out and retrieval of trial materials.
Ensures that required essential documents are complete and in place according to ICH-GCP and applicable regulations. Conducts on-site file reviews as per project specifications.
Provides trial status tracking and progress update reports to the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) as required. Ensures study systems are updated per agreed study conventions (e.g. Clinical Trial Management System).
Facilitates effective communication between investigative sites the client company and the PPD project team through written oral and/or electronic contacts.
Responds to company client and applicable regulatory requirements/audits/inspections.
Maintains & completes administrative tasks such as expense reports and timesheets in a timely manner.
Contributes to the project team by assisting in preparation of project publications/tools and sharing ideas/suggestions with team members.
Contributes to other project work and initiatives for process improvement as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelors degree in a life science related fieldor a Registered Nursing certification or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.

• Total experience:at least 2 years as a CRA

• Oncology/Cell therapy experience:at least 2 years of on-site hands-on experience

• Location:Germany

Valid drivers license where applicable.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Proven clinical monitoring skills
Demonstrated understanding of medical/therapeutic area knowledge and medical terminology
Demonstrated ability to attain and maintain a working knowledge of ICH GCPs applicable regulations and procedural documents
Well-developed critical thinking skills including but not limited to: critical mindset in-depthinvestigation for appropriate root cause analysis and problem solving
Ability to manage Risk Based Monitoring concepts and processes
Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with medical personnel
Ability to maintain customer focus through the utilization of good listening skills attention to detail and the ability to perceive customers underlying issues
Good organizational and time management skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Ability to remain flexibile and adaptable in a wide range of scenarios
Ability to work in a team or independently as required
Good computer skills: solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn appropriate software
Good English language and grammar skills
Good presentation skills


Working Conditions and Environment:
Work is performed in an office/ laboratory/clinical/and/or home office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Frequent drives to site locations. Frequent travel generally 60-80% but more for some individuals. May also include extended overnight stays.
Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear garments and gloves.
Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1