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As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) at Parexel, you act as an integral part to get treatments to patients sooner. Our CRAs' priority is the safety and well-being of the patients. As you travel to investigator sites and perform your monitoring duties, we encourage you to be inquisitive, take accountability, build relationships, and act with integrity. Join a team with a wide variety of experiences and knowledge, and work on global projects within a broad scope of therapeutic areas. We’re looking for people who want to grow personally and professionally and support their colleagues globally and cross-functionally.
Job Responsibility:
Initiate and coordinate activities and essential documents management during start-up towards the compilation of a high-quality Investigator Initiation Package (IIP) leading to approval for site initiation
Register investigator sites and Client stakeholders in Client registries and systems as required
Work directly and interact with investigator sites to confirm readiness for site start-up by reviewing study site profile ready in Shared Investigator Platform (SIP) or reviewing/completing critical information Sheet
Take the lead to resolve issues or concerns and timely escalation of Site issues where applicable
Prepare, validate and submit regulatory documents such as completed IIP, IRB approval forms, FDA 1572/Attestation Form, for internal regulatory approval within required timelines
Manage and coordinate with other supporting roles to ensure timely site activation and operational activities
Support the compilation of the Central Investigator Review Board (IRB) package and submissions to approval of the study
Coordinate the timely communication, documentation and responses between Client and Central Ethics committee to bring clinical study to approval
Support investigators sites with local IRB workflow from preparation, submission through approval
Assist with preparation, handling and distribution of non-Clinical Trial Supplies and maintenance of tracking information as needed
Collaborate with the Study Team on the development and readiness of sites electronic Investigator Site File (eISF)
Assist with the preparation, handling, distribution, filing, and archiving of clinical documentation and reports
Support & implement activities in SIP to align with Client strategy as it relates to the role
Coordinate translation of documents that are within scope with the preferred translation vendors
Post site activation, initiate and coordinate activities and essential documents management with the investigator's sites towards the compilation of a high-quality documents and updates through the life cycle of a study
Ensure maintenance of IRB/Ethics and other committees' activities as applicable
Responsible for timely filing of documents to Trial Master File and assisting with periodic quality review of study files for accuracy and completeness
Accurately update and maintain clinical trial systems that track site compliance and performance within project timelines
Supports investigator sites, and study teams in preparation for and providing responses to site audits / inspections
Maintain ongoing contact and communication with the study team and respond promptly to study team and investigator site requests
Attend study Start-up meeting and provide functional updates on a country and site level
Establish tools for efficient updates to study team as needed regarding site status, issues, delays, approvals
Disseminate Central or Local Ethics Approval to study team and Investigator Sites where applicable
Communicate Local sites approvals to study team members and stakeholders
As needed, perform awareness session with site personnel on Client requirements and to ensure ongoing compliance with study documentation
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years’ direct experience in Study Start Up
Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry/or CRO in study site activation is required
Knowledge of clinical trial methodologies, ICH/GCP, FDA and Global and local country regulations
Effective verbal and written communication skills in relating to colleagues and associates both inside and outside of the organization
Good technical skills and ability to learn and use multiple systems
Demonstrated knowledge of clinical research and development processes, Key operational elements of a clinical trial, and ability to gain command of process details
Understand the quality expectations and emphasis on right first time
Demonstrate compliance with all applicable company, regulatory and country requirements
Attention to detail evident in a disciplined approach
Ability to work independently and also as a team member
Ability to organize tasks, time and priorities, ability to multi-task
Understand basic medical terminology, GCP requirements and proficient in computer operations
Must be fluent in Local language and in English
Nice to have:
Multi-language capability is preferred
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor’s in Life Sciences preferred