PSI CRO AG

The global CRO where clinical trials run on time.

Lead Clinical Research Associate

Full TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1996H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

14 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree4 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Coordinates investigator/ site feasibility and identification process, as well as study startup. • Monitors project timelines and patient enrollment, implements respective corrective and preventive measures. • Reviews monitoring visit reports for all visit types and ensures reporting compliance of the Monitors in the region. • Manages Monitors in the query resolution process, including Central Monitoring observations. • Coordinates safety information flow and protocol/process deviation reporting. • Performs clinical supplies management with vendors on a country and regional level. • Ensures study-specific and corporate tracking systems are updated in a timely manner. • Acts as the main communication line between Monitor, Site Management Associate, Regional Project Lead, and/ Project Manager. • Coordinates planning of supervised monitoring visits and conducts the visits. • Manages the project team in site contracting and payments. • Leads project team calls on a country level as well as provides status updates and reports to Regional Lead/ Project Manager. • Ensures ongoing evaluation of data integrity and compliance at a country/regional level. • Conducts site audit preparation visits, may participate in site audits, and coordinates resolution of site audit findings on a country/regional level. • Oversees project team in CAPA development and implementation. • Coordinates project team in process deviations review, management and reporting. • Conducts initial training and authorization monitoring visits for Monitors and acts as a mentor for newly promoted Lead CRAs. • Provides project-specific training and prepares training materials for the project team under supervision of a Project Manager and Regional Project Lead. • Delivers trainings and presentations at Investigator Meetings. • Prepares, conducts and reports site selection, initiation, routine monitoring and closeout visits. • Ensures that subject recruitment targets and project timelines are properly defined, communicated, recorded, and met at site level. • Ensures accurate and timely information flow with trial sites on Adverse Events and protocol/process deviations. • Supervises source data verification and follows up on data queries at site level in the country/region; reviews and manages study risks on a site level. • Ensures proper handling, use, accountability, reconciliation, and return of all Investigational Product(s) and clinical study supplies on a country/region level. • Reviews essential study documents and supervises reconciliation of study Investigator Site File (ISF) / TMF at site level and country/region level. • Ensures data integrity and compliance at a site level. • Supervises Site Management Associates in the flow of documents and laboratory supplies between the site and the Central/ Regional Lab/ Central Reviewer. • Conducts project-specific training of site Investigators. • Supports preparation of draft regulatory and ethics committee submission packages.

Job Requirements

  • Relevant educational background, such as MD, MPharm, RN or College/University degree in Life Sciences or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Minimum of 4 years’ site monitoring experience with participation in global clinical projects as a Lead Monitor or equivalent qualification level.
  • Experience with all types of monitoring visits in Phase II and/or III.
  • Strong experience in Oncology preferred.
  • Experience in CAR-T Therapy or other types of Cell Therapy, Gene Therapy, Radiation Therapy or Radiopharmaceuticals, or Nuclear Medicine is preferred.
  • Strong experience in GI (Chron's, Ulcerative Colitis, IBS) preferred.
  • Full working proficiency in English.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.
  • Ability to plan, multitask and work in a dynamic team environment.
  • Excellent Communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% (depending on project needs).
  • Valid driver’s license (if applicable).

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options

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