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Senior Clinical Research Associate

Parexel
Parexel
2+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Oct. 30, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

About This Role

Key Accountabilities:

Start-up (From Site Identification Through Pre-Initiation):

  • Serve as Parexel’s primary contact for assigned sites, ensuring quality and timely delivery during the start-up phase.
  • Build and maintain relationships with investigators and site staff.
  • Conduct feasibility assessments and manage site pre-qualification and qualification activities, including:
    • Preparation and negotiation of Confidentiality Agreements (CDA), Clinical Site Agreements (CSA), and amendments.
    • Conducting remote Qualification Visits (QVs).
  • Generate visit/contact reports, identifying and resolving site issues proactively.
  • Develop strategies for country-specific and site-specific document management, including Informed Consent Forms (ICF) and regulatory submissions.
  • Prepare and submit applications to IRB/IEC and MoH/RA, ensuring all follow-ups are handled until final approvals are received.
  • Maintain accurate records in the trial master file and update Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) promptly.

Maintenance (From Initiation Through Close-Out):

  • Act as the primary contact for assigned sites, ensuring adherence to study protocols and resolving site issues.
  • Facilitate site access to relevant study systems and ensure compliance with training requirements.
  • Evaluate on-site staff assignments and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Monitor and follow up on site issues, data quality, and compliance with training requirements.
  • Conduct on-site and remote visits, generating reports and evaluating site performance.

Overall Accountabilities:

  • Ensure timely completion of project goals and maintain accurate updates in trial management systems.
  • Collaborate with team members to meet project objectives and provide strategies for efficient project planning.
  • Ensure all assigned sites are audit-ready and compliant with ICH-GCP and local regulations.
  • Delegate tasks to the Administrative Support Team, providing guidance and feedback on performance.
  • Foster a positive, results-oriented work environment and maintain high-quality work standards.

Skills

  • Strong problem-solving abilities and initiative to work independently.
  • Excellent presentation and client-focused communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and make decisions in ambiguous situations.
  • Proficient in Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), and MS Office products.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to high-quality work and team collaboration.
  • Willingness to travel as required and mentor team members.

Knowledge and Experience

  • Substantial site management experience or equivalent experience in clinical research, with a strong understanding of clinical trial methodologies and terminology.

Education

  • Educated to degree level in biological sciences, pharmacy, or a health-related discipline, or equivalent nursing qualification or relevant experience.