Clinical Research Associate, In-House
- . Responsibilities: essential functions list (many bullet-like sentences). We'll extract each sentence as
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Requirements: Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree with 4+ year experience as a Clinical Trials Associate (or 7+ years’ clinical research experience) required; or Associate’s degree with 7+ years’ experience as a Clinical Trials Associate (or 10+ years clinical research experience) required.
Qualifications: maybe "Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities" could be both Skills and Qualifications. But we need separate sections if content exists. We have Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities list. Could split into Skills (proficiency in MS Office etc.) and Qualifications (maybe knowledge of drug dev process, ICH E6, etc.). But we can just put all under Skills. However instruction: prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities into Skills section. Qualifications maybe not needed separately if covered. But we have Education & Experience as Requirements. Could also have Qualifications for any certifications? Not present. So we may omit Qualifications section.
About the role: Position Summary paragraph plus maybe "Why ImmunityBio?" and "Opportunity to join..." Could be considered About the role. We'll include Position Summary and maybe the "Why ImmunityBio?" paragraph as about the role.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So we start with
About the role
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. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can condense into prose or list as appropriate. Must not lose any detail. We need to ensure we include all essential functions details. Let's list them: From "Essential Functions" paragraph (looks like a long sentence with many items separated by spaces). We need to split into logical items. The text: "Facilitate study specific inspection readiness initiatives including tracking and maintaining ImmunityBio ClinOps study personnel list and training recordsSupport development of new process and system implementations that impact assigned studies and IH team functionsIdentify process inefficiencies, gaps and provide process improvement recommendations to Trial Maintenance leadershipSupport Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) and Clinical Program Manager (CPM) with triage of clinical site inquiries regarding protocol interpretation and eligibility requirementsReview and update study-related materials track feasibility/start-up activitiesCreate regulatory document templates, oversee and support collection of essential documents during site start-up and as needed throughout the studyReview non-investigational product (non-IP) supply list from the CTM for research sample processing and shipment, review non-IP supply orders forms and work with Supply Chain (SC) for distribution to clinical sitesFile documents to the Trial Master File (TMF) and maintain expected document lists (EDLs) for study and country level documents and provide tracking and/or metrics throughout the study lifecycle as delegated by the CTMCommunicate regularly with field Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) during site start-up and provide missing document list before the Site Initiation Visit and as needed for subsequent visitsReview investigational product (IP) metrics to ensure sites maintain sufficient quantities to properly conduct the trialFile documents to the Trial Master File (TMF) and maintain expected document lists (EDLs) for assigned site documents and provide tracking and/or metrics throughout the study lifecyclePerform content review and post approval review of documents filed to the TMFConduct clinical specimen log review, track and coordinate shipment of specimens to the sponsor or contracted supplierTrain sites on specimen and shipment requirements for central laboratory and serve as liaison with contracted suppliersSupport supplier oversight including working with supplier quality group for supplier qualification and new vendor request process with finance and accountingAudit Investigator/Site invoices for accuracy and reconcile invoices against the case report forms (CRFs) and budget for payment submission, perform invoice reconciliation at site close-outSubmit purchase requisitions to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) SystemWork with accounting and finance to ensure activated clinical site record is added to the ERP System for site payment processingProvide data listings and compile clinical study report documents to support medical writing activitiesCreate and/or review of slides, overheads, etc., for a project, departmental, sponsor and/or business development presentationsSupport clinical operations safety reporting activities including distribution to sites, tracking, IRB submission and related document filingPerforms ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects as assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities" We need to split into separate responsibilities. We can split by verbs at start of each clause. Let's attempt to break: 1. Facilitate study specific inspection readiness initiatives including tracking and maintaining ImmunityBio ClinOps study personnel list and training records 2. Support development of new process and system implementations that impact assigned studies and IH team functions 3. Identify process inefficiencies, gaps and provide process improvement recommendations to Trial Maintenance leadership 4. Support Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) and Clinical Program Manager (CPM) with triage of clinical site inquiries regarding protocol interpretation and eligibility requirements 5. Review and update study-related materials track feasibility/start-up activities 6. Create regulatory document templates, oversee and support collection of essential documents during site start-up and as needed throughout the study 7. Review non-investigational product (non-IP) supply list from the CTM for research sample processing and shipment, review non-IP supply orders forms and work with Supply Chain (SC) for distribution to clinical sites 8. File documents to the Trial Master File (TMF) and maintain expected document lists (EDLs) for study and country level documents and provide tracking and/or metrics throughout the study lifecycle as delegated by the CTM 9. Communicate regularly with field Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) during site start-up and provide missing document list before the Site Initiation Visit and as needed for subsequent visits 10. Review investigational product (IP) metrics to ensure sites maintain sufficient quantities to properly conduct the trial 11. File documents to the Trial Master File (TMF) and maintain expected document lists (EDLs) for assigned site documents and provide tracking and/or metrics throughout the study lifecycle 12. Perform content review and post approval review of documents filed to the TMF 13. Conduct clinical specimen log review, track and coordinate shipment of specimens to the sponsor or contracted supplier 14. Train sites on specimen and shipment requirements for central laboratory and serve as liaison with contracted suppliers 15. Support supplier oversight including working with supplier quality group for supplier qualification and new vendor request process with finance and accounting 16. Audit Investigator/Site invoices for accuracy and reconcile invoices against the case report forms (CRFs) and budget for payment submission, perform invoice reconciliation at site close-out 17. Submit purchase requisitions to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System 18. Work with accounting and finance to ensure activated clinical site record is added to the ERP System for site payment processing 19. Provide data listings and compile clinical study report documents to support medical writing activities 20. Create and/or review of slides, overheads, etc., for a project, departmental, sponsor and/or business development presentations 21. Support clinical operations safety reporting activities including distribution to sites, tracking, IRB submission and related document filing 22. Performs ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects as assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities That seems comprehensive. Now Requirements: Education & Experience. We need to keep exact wording: "Bachelor’s degree with 4+ year experience as a Clinical Trials Associate (or 7+ years’ clinical research experience) required; or Associate’s degree with 7+ years’ experience as a Clinical Trials Associate (or 10+ years clinical research experience) required" We'll put in. Skills: Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities list. Let's extract each item: - Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe - Excellent written/oral communication skills - Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills - Maintain corporate confidentiality at all times - Ability to set priorities and independent decision making - Ability to work independently as well as in teams - Anticipate issues, identify process gaps and work to proactively and independently provide solutions - Independent thinker and persuasive communicator - Detail oriented, with solid organization and time management skills - Knowledge of drug development process - Computer literacy: EDC, eTMF, CTMS, etc. - Working knowledge of ICH E6, and the Code of Federal Regulations We'll put each as
- . Benefits: list as above. We need to capture all benefits exactly. Let's list: - Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options - Health and Financial Wellness Programs - Employer Assistance Program (EAP) - Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match - 529 Education Savings Program - Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks - Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays - Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO - Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day We'll put each as
- . Pay: "$85,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $93,000 (highly experienced) annually" Schedule: "Regular work schedule is Monday – Friday, within standard business hours. Flexibility is available with manager approval." Also note "This position works on site in Dunkirk, NY." That's location, could be part of About the role or maybe a separate section? Not required headings. Could include in About the role paragraph. We also have "This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity award." That's part of Pay? Could add to Pay section. We also have "The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position