In-House CRA II/Senior In-House CRA

Summary

Join Precision for Medicine as an In-House CRA II/Senior In-House CRA in Poland! You will provide comprehensive support to study sites and clinical project teams involved in clinical research. Responsibilities include assisting with investigator recruitment, managing study documents, ensuring data accuracy, and acting as a liaison for study sites. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 4 years of clinical trial experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, fluency in English and German, and in-depth knowledge of drug development. Experience with CTMS, TMF, and EDC systems is essential. Senior In-House CRAs may focus on training junior staff. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to life-changing therapies while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree / international equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience ideally in a business, scientific or healthcare discipline
• 4 years of clinical trial or related experience
• High in proficiency in the Microsoft Office package of programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Customer service demeanor; demonstrate flexibility and teamwork
• Ability to focus on detail for extended periods of time, high attention to accuracy
• Fluency in English and German communication, verbally and in writing
• In-depth knowledge of the drug development process
• Experienced with utilizing CTMS, TMF, and EDC systems
• Ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Assists with the investigator recruitment activities utilizing phone scripts, questionnaires, study site materials and other tools for use in evaluating investigative sites
• May assist in identifying study sites by performing site feasibility and recruitment tasks, e.g., completing, disseminating, and reviewing responses to site recruitment questionnaires
• Schedules internal and external meetings as required
• Prepares Investigator Site Files including distribution to study sites (electronically or physically), coordination with shipping vendor, if required
• Performs ongoing essential document collection and review, maintenance, and close-out activities, organizing and maintaining site level data in the trial master file (TMF) ensuring that sponsor and investigator obligations are being met and are compliant with ICH/GCP guidelines and applicable local regulations
• Assist with sets up and maintains site-related data in applicable clinical systems according to procedures and guidelines. Utilizes the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) to ensure milestones and activities are accurately tracked
• Acts as site contact/liaison for study and site management issues including addressing questions, assists with managing study supplies and may support offsite central monitoring activities. Escalates issues and risks as needed
• Ensures timely and complete data entry by site in EDC or any other system that requires data entry
• Sends email blasts/newsletter, updates, and updated study core documents to study site personnel
• Assists in providing logistics support in samples management and tracking, where applicable and in study supply management
• Supports investigators and investigative staff in fulfilling obligations regarding local submissions according to local regulatory and Institution Review Board (IRB)/Independent Ethics Committee (IEC) requirements
• Assists in data review inclusive of site level data review, resolutions provided by sites to queries, facilitates database closure and freezing procedures as per study plans
• Assist with study tracking via the CTMS, Study specific trackers or Sponsor designated system to ensure that the study reporting is current, accurate and complete
• Documents site and Sponsor contact and study interactions in a timely and professional manner
• Assist in remote review of the electronical Investigator Site File, where applicable
• Assists with, or if needed, conducts Investigational Product accountability, where applicable
• Consults with project team members regarding study site issues
• Provides quality review of the amended site level informed consent template
• Follows up with sites for trial invoices and ensures the CTMS is accurately updated to allow the timely processing of Investigator Payments
• May attend site visits as needed, supporting the CRA to ensure sponsor and investigator obligations related to the study documentation are being met and are compliant with applicable regulatory requirements and guidelines
• May serve as an Independent Essential Document Reviewer post-SIV
• Supports on-site visit activities if needed
• Provides training and mentoring to less-experienced team members and lead multiple In-house CRAs on a project
• Assists management with the development of training materials
• Assists project team with the development of study specific documents and procedures
• May support manager and interface with partner departments to support enhanced project delivery
• Participates in the creation and maintenance of clinical project documents including, but not limited to Clinical Monitoring Plans, Monitoring Visit Letter templates and Site Start-up Plans consulting with the CTM/SUL
• Performs other duties as assigned by management
• Performs all tasks in accordance with applicable guidelines, (e.g., ICH-GCP), company and sponsor SOPs, project plan, study-specific processes, local regulatory requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid experience in clinical research or related experience
• Excellent organizational skills are preferred
• Ability to work efficiently in a remote work environment
• Ability to resolve complex problems using knowledge/skills, precedents, and practices
• Can support junior In-House CRA on issues identification and resolution