Senior CRA_FSP model
Fortrea · Seoul
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Job Overview:
- The Senior Clinical Research Associate II (Sr CRA II) is responsible and accountable for site monitoring and site management for clinical studies according to Fortrea, and/or Sponsor, Standard Operating Procedures, and Regulatory Guidelines. The Sr CRA II assures the implementation of project plans as assigned, functions as leader for projects of limited scope, as assigned and assumes line management responsibilities, as assigned. Acts in the project role of a Local Project Coordinator or Lead CRA as assigned.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- The statements below are intended to describe the general nature of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, and duties.
- 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.
- Ensure the integrity of the data submitted on Case Report Forms (CRFs) or other data collection tools by careful source document review.
- Monitor data for missing or implausible data.
- Ensure the resources of the Sponsor and Fortrea are spent wisely by performing the required monitoring tasks in an efficient manner, according to SOPs and established guidelines, including managing travel expenses in an economical fashion according to Fortrea travel policy.
- Ensure audit readiness at the site level.
- Travel, including air travel, may be required and is an essential function of the job.
- Prepare accurate and timely trip reports.
- Manage small projects under the direction of a Project Manager/Director as assigned.
- Serve as lead monitor for a protocol or project and may assist in establishing monitoring plans and trip report review as assigned.
- Review progress of projects and initiate appropriate actions to achieve target objectives.
- Organize and make presentations at Investigator Meetings.
- Participate in the development of protocols and Case Report Forms as assigned.
- Participate in writing clinical trial reports as assigned.
- Interact with internal work groups to evaluate needs, resources and timelines.
- Act as contact for clinical trial supplies and other suppliers (vendors) as assigned.
- Responsible for all aspects of registry management as prescribed in the project plans.
- Undertake feasibility work when requested.
- Conduct, report, and follow-up on Quality Control (QC) visits when requested.
- Recruitment of potential investigators, preparation of EC submissions, notifications to regulatory authorities, translation of study-related documentation, organization of meetings and other tasks as instructed by supervisor as assigned.
- Negotiate study budgets with potential investigators and assist the Fortrea legal department with statements of agreements as assigned.
- Track and follow-up on 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.
- Assist with training, mentoring and development of new employees, e.g., 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 needed or assigned.
Qualifications (Minimum Required):
- University or college degree, or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., nursing licensure), an equivalent amount of experience can be substituted as appropriate.
- In lieu of the above education requirement, candidates with a minimum of 6 years recent clinical monitoring experience will be considered.
- Thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements.
- Thorough understanding of the drug development process.
- Fluent in local office language and in English, both written and verbal.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.
- Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirement.
Experience (Minimum Required):
- Three-Four (3-4) years of Clinical Monitoring experience
- Have a full understanding of Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting, process production of reports, narratives and follow up of SAEs.
- Advanced site monitoring skills.
- Advanced study site management skills.
- Advanced registry administration skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Good planning and organization skills.
- Good computer skills with good working knowledge of a range of computer packages
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to train and supervise junior staff.
- Ability to resolve project-related problems and prioritizes workload for self and team.
- Ability to work within a project team.
- Works efficiently and effectively in a matrix environment.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
- Thorough knowledge of company SOPs regarding site monitoring.
- Minimum 1 Year experience in a related field (i.e., medical, clinical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, research, data analysis, data management or technical writing) is preferred.
- Local project coordination and/or project management experience.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of data and information during interactions with staff at all levels and across studies and sponsors.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct clinical operations activities most effectively and efficiently.
- Methodical approach to work.
- Strong understanding of medical and clinical research terminology, and clinical research processes.
- An understanding of the basics of physiology, pharmacology, and medical devices (when applicable).
- Strong understanding of the principles of regulatory requirements.
- Good computer literacy with working knowledge of PCs, Windows, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Good oral and written internal and external communication. Strong interpersonal team and organizational skills, personal presentation. The ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Experience using a clinical trial management system (CTMS).
- For medical device positions, experience in providing customer service to device end users.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Travel Requirement: Yes
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