Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
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Provide support for critical day-to-day clinical study activities, including regulatory inspection readiness, in accordance with established protocols under the general supervision of the FSP Manager.
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Collaborate with Clinical Operations/Study Manager, study teams, and Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) to support clinical study activities as defined by the clinical trial operating model.
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Perform departmental tasks as needed.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
For assigned business, non-critical studies or regional studies, provide support for study activities, including but not limited to:
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Review and/or approval of study documentation, including essential document packets, study plans, informed consent forms, etc.
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Supporting/oversight of risk-based monitoring.
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Attendance of key team meetings as required; may make presentations (e.g. data, etc.).
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Supporting regulatory inspection readiness (e.g. preparation of materials and/or participation during regulatory inspections.)
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Support clinical trial systems (e.g. CTMS/TMF/COMPASS(?) associated activities for selected studies
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Supporting vendor contract administration as required.
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Support study close-out activities, e.g. financial reconciliation
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Supporting additional ad-hoc activities as needed, as agreed with Manager(s).
Provide support for departmental tasks, including but not limited to:
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Maintaining knowledge of systems and processes.
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Attending internal and external trainings as needed and maintaining up-to-date training record.
DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS:
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise:
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Understanding and application of GCP, Regional, ICH, and applicable regulatory standards governing clinical research.
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Comfortable with technology and able to learn new systems quickly.
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Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Decision-making and Autonomy
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands.
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Ability to work with timelines and complete tasks according to deadline.
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Problem solving study-related issues; demonstrating resourcefulness and independence; escalation of issues as needed.
Interaction
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Must be able to professionally interact and communicate with internal departments (Legal, Insurance, R&D functions, etc.), CROs, and external vendors.
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Ability to effectively collaborate with both internal and external study team.
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Ability to work in a matrix environment.
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Coordination with external vendors as needed.
Complexity
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Requires strong attention to detail in composing and/or proofreading and/or approving study materials, establishing priorities, scheduling, and meeting deadlines.
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Ability to take ownership and manage tasks, as well as communicate effectively.
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Assigned clinical studies may be high complexity and/or high risk.
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More than one study and/or more than one program may be assigned.
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Interactions with study teams and other colleagues are both local and remote (in varying locations and time zones).
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Education
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent international degree required.
Experience
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2-4 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry, clinical research organization, or related role.
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Experience in Phase 2 and 3 studies and global/international studies is advantageous.
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Experience working across multiple therapeutic areas (including oncology) is advantageous.
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Experience in the study start up field.
Skills
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Knowledge in global/regional regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical research.
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Demonstrated excellence in task management and cross-functional collaboration.
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Excellent communication skills.
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Excellent teamwork, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
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Fluent business English (oral and written).