Monitoring Excellence Academy - OMEA - Oncology / CAR T & Gen Meds - CRA 1

About the role

The Monitoring Excellence Academy at Fortrea is seeking experienced Oncology or Ophthalmology Clinical Research Coordinators or Research Nurses with 2+ years of current experience. Candidates must have 2+ years of Oncology, CAR T, or Gen Meds experience as a CRC or research nurse.

Responsibilities

• Utilize skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide high-standard care for participants in clinical trials and respond to emergencies based on clinical research standards.
• Responsible for all aspects of study site monitoring including routine monitoring and close-out of clinical sites, maintenance of study files, conduct of pre-study and initiation visits; liaise with vendors; and other duties, as assigned.
• Responsible for all aspects of site management as prescribed in the project plans.
• Ensure the study staff who will conduct the protocol have received the proper materials and instructions to safely enter patients into the study.
• Ensure the protection of study patients by verifying that informed consent procedures and protocol requirements are adhered to according to the applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor data for missing or implausible data.
• Undertake feasibility work when requested.
• Complete Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting, process production of reports, narratives, and follow up of SAEs.
• Independently perform CRF review; query generation and resolution against established data review guidelines on Fortrea or client data management systems as assigned by management.
• Absorb and apply new technologies and processes as they are introduced.
• Absorb and apply new technologies and processes as they are introduced.
• Absorb and apply new technologies and processes as they are introduced.
• Assist with training of new employees, eg. co-monitoring.
• Coordinate designated clinical projects as a Local Project Coordinator (with supervision, if applicable) and may act as a local client contact as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• University or college degree, or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g. nursing licensure).
• 2+ years as a Study Coordinator or Research Nurse in specified therapeutic areas.
• Oncology experience is strongly desired; CAR T a plus.
• 60-70% overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a vehicle safely.
• Frequent travel to clients/site locations with occasional travel both domestically and internationally.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Variable hours may be required.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems.
• Knowledge of clinical research protocols and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Remote applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.

Pay

Target Pay Range: $80-90K