Clinical Research Associate II - (22003353)
Description Clinical Research Associate II, Spain
Remote Who We Are Synteract, a Syneos Health company, is a leading full service Contract Research Organization (CRO) with a successful three-decade track record of supporting emerging biotech and pharmaceutical companies. We provide customized Phase I through IV services globally, offering expertise across multiple therapeutic areas, including notable depth in oncology, dermatology, general medicine, infectious disease and vaccine, neuroscience, pediatrics, and rare and orphan diseases.
Position Overview The Clinical Research Associate II is responsible for the monitoring of clinical trials and tracking study progress, thereby contributing to the overall management of clinical trials in accordance with the appropriate quality standards including ICH-GCP guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), applicable regulations, rules and guidance. S/he is responsible for clinical site start-up, maintenance, and closure activities, including maintenance of study documents. The job may include clinical trial management activities, as well as the mentoring and training of less experienced CRAs.
Specific tasks would include Interfaces with study team to ensure timely initiation and completion of clinical trialsResponsible for the identification, evaluation and qualification of investigators and sitesMay prepare and submit essential document packages required for clinical site initiation. Collects and reviews essential documents received from clinical sites to ensure all required documents are obtained, accurate and completeMay assist with the preparation, review and submission of all relevant regulatory documents to the appropriate Regulatory Authorities and IRB/IECsAssists with the ongoing management of the Trial Master File (TMF) and/or Investigator Site Files ensuring essential documents are filed appropriately; assists with the file review and reconciliation process in preparation for audits and archivalAssists with maintaining and updating project-related data in an existing database, e.g. CTMS, eTMF, etc.Reviews Patient Information Sheet/Informed Consent Forms (PIS/ICFs) and/or data protection authorizations as requiredPerforms on-site monitoring activities of clinical studies and escalates major site issues to Clinical Trial Manager (CTM)/Project Manager (PM); documents activities in monitoring reports and follow-up correspondenceCollaborates with the CTM/PM to ensure study milestones are met, e.g. enrollment, data cleaning, etc.Reviews and manages data on site and remotely; resolves issues on a continuous basis to achieve timely database lock targetsResponsible for escalating study issues to the CTM/PM and/or Line Manager (LM) in a timely mannerResponsible for training of site staff and communicating directly with investigative sites to provide study direction, answer questions, assess study recruitment rates and respond to sponsor requestsResponsible for continuous site management to include remote data review, ongoing collection and review of essential documents, and timely query and action item resolutionMonitors and reports study progress/status on a site levelPrepares or contributes to study related correspondence including, but not limited to, meeting minutes, tracking spreadsheets and the preparation of presentationsRepresents SynteractHCR and Clinical Operations at study team meetingsPrepares sites for audit(s) by sponsor or inspection(s) by FDA or other Competent Authorities; participates in internal audit preparation; assists with audit responsesDevelops or contributes to the development of clinical documents, e.g. study manuals, plans and monitoring toolsMay be responsible for supporting CTM activitiesPerforms training and mentoring of Clinical Research AssociatesMay also include Assistance with the translation process of study documentsCoordination and assistance with investigator/site contract preparation and negotiationCoordination and assistance with feasibility studiesAssistance with processing of clinical investigator payments, study expense reports and other financial itemsAttendance and participation in client-facing meetingsAssistance in the planning, organizing and executing of project-specific meetings including, but not limited to, client, CRA, and Investigator Meetings; presents at such meetingsConducting CRA assessment visit(s)Contributing to local, regional or global initiativesSubject matter expert for given system/toolQualifications Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field of study or equivalent combination of studies, nursing qualifications, and/or work experienceMinimum of 2 years relevant experience, to include substantial monitoring experienceKNOWLEDGE In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, and applicable regulations.
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