Experienced CRA - Real World Evidence with SSU experience
RWE Clinical Research Associate (CRA) with Site Start-Up Experience
strong focus on site activation, regulatory and start-up activities
frequent SSU activities, remote site management, regulatory follow-up and coordination across multiple sites
Essential Functions
- Perform site monitoring visits, including selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits, as required by the study and in accordance with contracted scope of work, applicable regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines and sponsor requirements.
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Perform and coordinate Site Start-Up activities
Drive sites through the start-up process
, proactively identifying potential delays, following up on outstanding documentation and working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve study timelines.
- Manage multiple sites and priorities simultaneously, balancing
SSU, monitoring and ongoing site management responsibilities
throughout the study lifecycle.
- Work with sites to adapt, drive and track subject recruitment plans in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
- Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations, milestones and issues.
- Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. Escalate quality issues as appropriate.
- Manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory and ethics submissions and approvals, site activation, recruitment and enrollment, CRF completion and submission, and data query generation and resolution , as applicable to the study.
- Ensure copies/originals, as required, of site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) and verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with applicable regulatory and study requirements.
- Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring activities, visit findings and action plans by submitting regular reports, generating follow-up communications and completing other required study documentation.
- Maintain
regular remote oversight and communication with assigned sites
, ensuring timely follow-up of open actions and study milestones.
- Collaborate and liaise closely with study team members,
Site Start-Up colleagues, regulatory teams, project management and other functional stakeholders
to support successful project execution.
- If applicable, support development of project subject recruitment plans on a per-site basis.
- If applicable, support site financial management according to executed clinical trial agreements and retrieve invoices according to local requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline, healthcare or related field preferred.
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At least 1 year of independent on-site monitoring experience required.
Previous experience with Site Start-Up activities is strongly preferred
, including experience with essential document collection, regulatory/ethics submissions, site activation and follow-up of start-up timelines.
- Previous experience in
Real World Evidence (RWE), observational, non-interventional, registry or post-authorization studies
would be an advantage.
- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
- Good knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ICH guidelines, as applicable to assigned studies.
- Good therapeutic and protocol knowledge as provided through company and project-specific training.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload across multiple sites and different stages of study execution, particularly start-up and ongoing site management activities .
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively follow up with investigative sites and internal stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and escalate potential study or site-level risks in a timely manner.
- Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of relevant clinical research systems and technology.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good command of the English language.
- Effective time and financial management skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, investigative sites and clients.
What to Expect in This Role
different balance of responsibilities from a traditional early-phase CRA role
significant Site Start-Up and site management component
Not included in the source posting: benefits.
Skills
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