Experienced Clinical Research Associate – Full-Service, Ophthalmology
Syneos Health
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Arizona • Maine • United States
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About the role
- Performs site qualification, site initiation, interim monitoring, site management activities 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.
- Assesses site processes.
- 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.
- Applies query resolution techniques remotely and on site, and provides guidance to site staff as necessary, driving query resolution to closure within agreed timelines.
- 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.
- May perform 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.
- Routinely reviews the Investigator Site File (ISF) for accuracy, timeliness and completeness.
- Reconciles contents of the ISF with the Trial Master File (TMF).
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
- Ability to manage required travel of up to 75% on a regular basis
Benefits
- Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company match 401k
- Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
site qualificationsite initiationinterim monitoringsite managementsource document reviewclinical data integrityquery resolutionelectronic data captureinvestigational product (IP) managementTrial Master File (TMF) reconciliation
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsjudgmentdiligenceproblem-solvingaction planningteam collaborationadaptabilitytime management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeRegistered Nurse (RN)