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Senior Clinical Research Associate
Location
United States
Posted
76 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Clinical Research Associate
Ora
• Develop strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all phases of the trial. • Performs, with oversight, clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents. • Gain in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures. • Coordinate & manage various tasks in collaboration with other internal roles to achieve Site Readiness. • Participate & provide input on site selection and validation activities. • Perform remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools to ensure: • Data generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased. • Subjects’ right, safety and well-being are protected. • Conducts site visits including but not limited to evaluation visits, initiation visits, monitoring visits, close-out visits and records clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non-visit contact reports appropriately in a timely manner. • Collect, review, and monitor required regulatory documentation for study start-up, study maintenance and study close-out. • Communicate with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections and overall site performance. • Identify, assess and resolve site performance, quality or compliance problems and escalates as appropriate in collaboration with Clinical Research Lead and CRA line manager. • Manage and maintain information and documentation in CTMS, eTMF and various other systems as appropriate and per timelines. • Supports audit/inspection activities as needed. • Travel Requirements up to 75%.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience as a Clinical Research Associate or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Years of experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Ophthalmic experience is strongly preferred.
- Capacity to routinely assess protocol and GCP compliance.
- Ability to understand how to properly assess an investigative site’s capabilities to conduct clinical research.
- Demonstrated ability to verify source data to reported data.
- Ability to monitor and report on the progress of the trial from start-up to completion.
- Knowledge of how to select and qualify an investigative site.
- Strong attention to detail to review the completeness of the investigator site file. Knowledge to reconcile and return/destroy test articles while conducting initiation, interim, and close-out visits.
- Advanced knowledge of the federal regulations governing research and the standards defining Good Clinical Practices (GCPs).
- Ability to read and demonstrate comprehension of a clinical research protocol as well as understand the importance of following the protocol.
- Proficiency with Excel, CTMS, and EDC.
- Multilingual communication is a plus.
Benefits
- Offering comprehensive healthcare options in Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1.
- Providing you the freedom to unwind and recharge when you need to in addition to 14 company paid holidays.
- Competitive salaries along with a 401K plan through Fidelity with company match.
- Adoption and fertility assistance provided along with offering 16 weeks paid Parental Leave.
- Offering peace of mind to help you and your family feel secure.
- We'll reimburse you to support your remote workspace and wellness purchases.
- No matter what issues you're facing, New Directions is here to help you and your family.
- Continued opportunities to grow and develop your career journey.
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the globe.
- A chance to research new ophthalmic therapies that will impact patients across the globe.
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• Develop strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all phases of the trial. • Performs, with oversight, clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents. • Gain in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures. • Coordinate & manage various tasks in collaboration with other internal roles to achieve Site Readiness. • Participate & provide input on site selection and validation activities. • Perform remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools to ensure: • Data generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased • Subjects’ right, safety and well-being are protected • Conducts site visits including but not limited to evaluation visits, initiation visits, monitoring visits, close-out visits and records clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non-visit contact reports appropriately in a timely manner. • Collect, review, and monitor required regulatory documentation for study start-up, study maintenance and study close-out. • Communicate with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections and overall site performance. • Identify, assess and resolve site performance, quality or compliance problems and escalates as appropriate in collaboration with Clinical Research Lead and CRA line manager. • Manage and maintain information and documentation in CTMS, eTMF and various other systems as appropriate and per timelines. • Supports audit/inspection activities as needed. • Travel Requirements up to 75%. • Adhere to all aspects of Ora’s quality system. • Adhere to all essential systems and processes that are required at Ora to maintain compliance to Ora’s data integrity & business ethics and regulatory requirements. • Clear and sustained demonstration of Ora’s values -- prioritizing kindness, operational excellence, cultivating joy and scientific rigor – as well as their linked behaviors.
Role Description The CRA provides overall support to study sites and clinical project teams engaged in clinical research studies. Adheres to applicable protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and all applicable guidelines and regulatory requirements (e.g., International Council for Harmonization (ICH) -Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practice (GPP), and country/region-specific regulations). Acts as point of contact for study sites. The CRA is a solid team member who can execute all core responsibilities consistently across several studies using independent judgment and critical thinking. Individual works independently as study team member with minimum support in complex activities. - Oversees all aspects of study site management to ensure patient safety is protected, quality of data generated by managed sites resulting in consistently low query levels and in acceptable Quality Assurance reports. - Provides guidance at the site and project level towards audit readiness standards and supports preparation for audit and required follow-up actions. - Updates, tracks and maintains study specific trial management tools/systems, and status reports. - If required, manages site start up procedures including the feasibility and recruitment of potential investigators, preparation of EC/IRB submissions, collection and review of regulatory documents, review and adaptation in Patient Informed Consents, notifications to IRB, EC and regulatory authorities, as appropriate, translation of study related documentation, organization of meetings and other tasks as instructed by the Clinical Trial Manager/Project Manager. - If required, assists the negotiation of study budgets and the execution of investigator contracts under directions of Site Contract Management department/designee. - Verifies the process of obtaining informed consent has been adequately performed and documented for each subject/patient, as required/appropriate. - Assesses factors that might affect subject/patient’s safety and clinical data integrity at an investigator/physician site such as protocol deviation/violations and pharmacovigilance issues. - Independently conducts all forms of site visits, including pre-study/qualification, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits, in accordance with the protocol, local laws, ICH-GCP and Precision SOPs. - Prepares and submits for review, accurate and timely monitoring reports from all site visits (on-site and remote). - Documents activities via confirmation letters, follow-up letters, trip reports, communication logs, and other required project documents as per SOPs, Clinical Monitoring Plan/Site Management Plan and client requirements. - Supports subject/patient recruitment, retention and awareness strategies. - Enters data into tracking systems as required to track all observations, ongoing status and assigned action items to resolution. - Routinely reviews the Investigator Site File (ISF) for accuracy, timeliness and completeness. - Reconciles contents of the ISF with the Trial Master File (TMF). - Ensures the investigator/physician site is aware of the requirement of archiving essential documents in accordance with local guidelines and regulations. - Communicates effectively and proactively with both site personnel and Precision Project and Clinical Trial Management to relay protocol/study issues including any deviations and implements necessary actions in response to those issues. - Develops and maintains good working relationship with investigators and study staff, serving as an ambassador to promote Precision high quality and professional image. - Performs investigational product (IP) inventory, reconciliation and reviews storage and security. - Verifies the IP has been dispensed and administered to subjects/patients according to the protocol. - Verifies issues or risks associated with blinded or randomized information related to IP. - Applies knowledge of GCP/local regulations and organizational procedures to ensure IP is appropriately (re)labelled, imported and released/returned. - Performs data review activities, including remote EDC CRF and patient profiles review, query resolution, and assists data management and clinical data quality personnel to resolve data discrepancies. - Identifies and processes Serious Adverse Events according to the procedures defined by the study team. - Demonstrates a full understanding of the SAE reporting process. - Identifies site risks and escalates those to Clinical Trial Manager/Project Manager with suggested contingencies. - Owns the timely and appropriate resolution of the risk with minimal support from project team. - Prepares for and attends Investigator Meetings and/or sponsor face-to-face meetings. - Participates in global clinical monitoring/project staff meetings (inclusive of Sponsor representation, as applicable) and attends clinical training sessions according to the project specific requirements. - Travels as necessary according to project needs. - Performs other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree / international equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience ideally in a business, scientific or healthcare discipline. - Minimum of 2 years of on-site monitoring experience for CRAII; 1 year oncology and Phase I experience preferred. - High proficiency in the Microsoft Office package of programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). - Customer service demeanor; demonstrate flexibility and teamwork. - Ability to focus on detail for extended periods of time, high attention to accuracy. - Fluency in English communication, verbally and in writing. - Working knowledge of the drug development process. - Travelling required (60-70%). Requirements - Solid experience in clinical research or related experience. - Excellent organizational skills. - Ability to work efficiently in a remote work environment. Competencies - Good knowledge and utilization of ICH-GCP, Precision SOPs, and regulatory guidance. - Demonstrates solid interpersonal skills. - Exhibits strong self-motivation, is detail-oriented and able to work and plan independently as well as in a team environment. - Good written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. - Ability to deliver on commitments. - Commitment to performing professionally consistent with Precision Principles.
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• Independently plan, conduct, and follow up on pre-study, site initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits, both on-site and remotely, in line with the applicable monitoring plan • Oversee study site performance, including recruitment progress, and provide ongoing support to sites on study-related questions and operational issues • Review eCRF data, timelines, and queries; identify and report protocol deviations; and maintain clear communication with project management and sponsors • Review and maintain study documentation at site level, including Investigator Site Files (ISF), ensuring inspection readiness and compliance with applicable regulations • Collaborate cross-functionally with medical, project management, quality management, and data management teams, and support sites during audits and inspections


