Associate, Clinical Research

Job Responsibilities

• Support site management and interact with site coordinators, investigators, and field monitors in collecting data and resolving queries to meet the protocol requirements in a timely manner.
• Ensure quality data management activities – i.e., data review, query generation and resolution.
• Generate status reports to clinical staff and management.
• Maintain Trial Master Files and trackers for clinical trials.
• Manage trial-related regulatory documents and provide follow-up action listings to ensure that all clinical documentation required by regulations and JenaValve procedures is current.
• Conduct periodic audits of internal files to ensure compliance per site Institutional Review Board (IRB) and/or Ethics Committee (EC) policy (i.e. IRB continuing review approval period and expiration dates).
• Provide clinical operational support during preparation for and conduct of all clinical audits and inspections.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies, standards, and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with management to manage external vendors, including ongoing supplier qualification.
• Affiliate with field clinical monitors in preparation for site training and monitoring visits.
• Support monitoring of sites on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in clinical trial research is required (preferred in medical devices).
• Advanced degree in a biological science / pharmacy/ nursing desired.
• Proficient in clinical trial management and electronic data capture systems to document and record information.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal English) so as to be able to build effective relationships with trial center staff and colleagues.
• Some knowledge of GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials, Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, ISO14155 and ICH guidelines.
• Very organized and able to pay close attention to detail.
• Team player with a willingness to help where needed and work with diverse people.