Clinical Research Associate

Location

Canada

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Mid Level

Bachelor DegreeExperience acceptedEnglishGoogle Cloud Platform

Job Description

Clinical Research Associate

Syneos Health

• Performs site qualification, site initiation, interim monitoring, site management and close-out visits (performed on-site or remotely) ensuring regulatory, ICH-GCP and/or Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practice (GPP) and protocol compliance • Uses judgment and experience to evaluate overall performance of site and site staff and to provide recommendations regarding site-specific actions; immediately communicates/escalates serious issues to the project team and develops action plans • Maintains a working knowledge of ICH/GCP Guidelines or other applicable guidance, relevant regulations, and company SOPs/processes • Verifies the process of obtaining informed consent has been adequately performed and documented for each subject/patient as required/appropriate • Demonstrates diligence in protecting the confidentiality of each subject/patient • 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 • Conducts Source Document Review of appropriate site source documents and medical records • Verifies required clinical data entered in the case report form (CRF) is accurate and complete via review of site source documents and medical records • Applies query resolution techniques remotely and on-site • Utilizes available hardware and software to support the effective conduct of the clinical study data review and capture • Verifies site compliance with electronic data capture requirements • Supports subject/patient recruitment, retention and awareness strategies

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or RN in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH Guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements
  • Must demonstrate good computer skills and be able to embrace new technologies
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Basic level of critical thinking skills expected
  • Ability to manage required travel of up to 75% on a regular basis

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Career development and progression
  • Supportive and engaged line management
  • Technical and therapeutic area training
  • Peer recognition
  • Total rewards program
  • Flexibility in working hours

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