Clinical Trial Coordinator

Job Description

Our Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance team pushes the boundaries of global healthcare through research and innovation. Through clinical trials and surveillance, we ensure the safety and efficacy of our existing and pipeline products to produce safe, effective, innovative medicine.

This role is responsible for comprehensive trial and site administration. Under the oversight of the Clinical Trial Coordinator Manager, the person prepares, collates, distributes, and archives clinical documents. The Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC) supports clinical supply & non-clinical supply management and ensures timely maintenance of tracking and reporting tools, as applicable. The role is critical to meet planned Site Ready dates, including assisting with the preparation of submission packages to the Internal Review Board / Ethics Review Committee and Health Authorities. The role will collaborate at the local level closely with Clinical Operations Manager (COM), Clinical Research Manage (CRM) and Clinical Research Associate (CRA).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Trial and site administration:

• Track (e.g. essential documents) and report (e.g. Safety Reports)

• Ensure collation and distribution of study tools and documents

• Update clinical trial databases (CTMS) and trackers

• Clinical supply & non-clinical supply management, in collaboration with other country roles

• Manage Labeling requirements and coordinate/sign translation change request, in collaboration with other country roles (if applicable)

Document management:

• Prepare documents and correspondence

• Collate, distribute/ship, and archive clinical documents, e.g. eTMF

• Assist with eTMF reconciliation

• Execute eTMF Quality Control Plan

• Update manuals/documents (e.g., patient diaries, instructions)

• Document proper destruction of clinical supplies.

• Prepare Investigator trial file binders

• Obtain translations of documents

Regulatory & Site Start-Up responsibilities:

Collaborate with other country roles to...

• In a timely manner, provide to and collect from investigators forms/lists for site evaluation/validation, site start-up and submissions

• Obtain, track and update study insurance certificates

• Support preparation of submission package for IRB/ERC and support regulatory agencies submissions.

• Publish study results for GCTO and RA where required per local legislation

Extent of Travel: Up to a 10%

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Skills:

• Fluent in Local Languages and business proficient in English (verbal and written) and excellent communication skills

• Good understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to work within these guidelines.

• Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices

• Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of some clinical IT applications on computer) and ability to adapt to new IT applications. Strong MS Excel skills required.

• ICH-GCP Knowledge appropriate to role

• Excellent negotiation skills for CTCs in finance area

• Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills, conflict management

• Effective communication with external customers (e.g. sites and investigators)

• High sense of accountability / urgency. Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a changing environment

• Works effectively in a matrix multicultural environment. Ability to establish and maintain culturally sensitive working relationships.

• Demonstrates commitment to Customer focus, both internally and externally.

• Able to work independently

• Proactive attitude to solving problems / proposing solutions

• Positive mindset, growth mindset

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with completed job training (office management, administration, finance, healthcare preferred) required.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

11/22/2024

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