Full-Time

Senior Clinical Research Associate

Posted on 11/28/2024

MSD

MSD

Senior

Kelowna, BC, Canada + 4 more

More locations: Calgary, AB, Canada | Edmonton, AB, Canada | Campbell River, BC, Canada | Vancouver, BC, Canada

Locations include Edmonton, Calgary, Penticton, Vancouver, and Vancouver Island in Alberta and British Columbia.

Category
Public Health
Biology Lab & Research
Biology & Biotech
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Min. 4 years of direct site management (monitoring) experience in a bio/pharma/Clinical Research Organization.
  • B.A./B.S. with strong emphasis in science and/or biology.
  • Fluent in French & English (verbal and written) and excellent communication skills, including the ability to understand and present technical information effectively.
  • Excellent understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice guidelines as well as country clinical research law and guidelines.
  • Excellent understanding of Global, Country and Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and has the ability to work within these guidelines.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor/lead.
  • Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices.
  • Proven Skills in Site Management including independent management of site performance and patient recruitment.
  • Demonstrated high level of monitoring skill with independent professional judgment.
  • Good IT skills (Use of Microsoft office, use of various clinical IT applications on computer, tablet and mobile devices) and ability to adapt to new IT applications on various devices.
  • Ability to understand and analyze data/metrics and act appropriately, also in a virtual environment.
  • Experience with conducting site motivational visit designed to boost site enrollment.
  • Capable of managing complex issues, works in a solution-oriented manner.
  • Performs root cause analysis and implements preventative and corrective action.
Responsibilities
  • Develops strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all phases of the trial.
  • Performs clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with the International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice, Sponsor Standard Operating Procedures, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents.
  • Gains an in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures.
  • Coordinates and manages various tasks in collaboration with other sponsor roles to achieve Site Ready.
  • Participates and provides inputs on site selection and validation activities.
  • Performs 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 validation visits, initiation visits, monitoring visits, close-out visits and records clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non-visit contact reports appropriately in a timely manner.
  • Collects, reviews, and monitors required regulatory documentation for study start-up, study maintenance and study close-out.
  • Communicates with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections and overall site performance.
  • Identifies, assesses and resolves site performance, quality or compliance problems and escalates per defined Clinical Research Associate Escalation Pathway (as appropriate), in collaboration with the Clinical Research Associate Manager, Clinical Research Manager, Therapeutic Area Head and Clinical Research Director as needed.
  • Works in partnership internally with Global Clinical Trial Operations country operations, finance, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, legal and regional operations, Headquarters functional areas and externally with vendors and Institutional Review Boards/Institutional Review Committees and Regulatory Authorities in support of assigned sites.
  • Manages and maintains information and documentation in Clinical Trial Management System, electronic Trial Master File and various other systems as appropriate and per timelines.
  • Contributes strongly to Clinical Research Associate team knowledge by acting as process Subject Matter Expert, sharing best practices, making recommendations for continuous improvement and providing training as appropriate/required.
  • Supports and/or leads audiUinspection activities as needed.
  • Following the country strategy defined by Clinical Research Director and Clinical Research Associate manager, contributes to the identification of new potential sites and works closely with them to develop strong clinical research capabilities.
  • Mentors/ buddies junior Clinical Research Associates on process/study requirements and performs co-monitoring visits where appropriate.
  • Could perform Quality control visits if delegated by other roles and trained appropriately.

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