Senior Clinical Research Associate

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

About the Role:

Join Us as a Senior Clinical Research Associate (Level I) – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation
We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.

What You'll Do:

• Monitors investigator sites with a risk-based monitoring approach, applies root cause analysis (RCA), critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify site processes failure and corrective/preventive actions to bring the site into compliance and decrease risks.

• Ensures data accuracy through SDR, SDV and CRF review as applicable through on-site and remote monitoring activities. Assess investigational product through physical inventory and records review.

• Documents observations in reports and letters in a timely manner using approved business writing standards.

• Escalates observed deficiencies and issues to clinical management expeditiously and follow all issues through to resolution. May need to maintain regular contact between monitoring visits with investigative sites to confirm that the protocol is being followed, that previously identified issues are being resolved and that the data is being recorded in a timely manner.

• Conducts monitoring tasks in accordance with the approved monitoring plan. Participates in the investigator payment process.

• Ensures a shared responsibility with other project team members on issues/findings resolution. Investigates and follows-up on findings as applicable

• Provides updates on potential trends noted across multiple sites and discusses potential strategies for their management to the Clinical Team Manager (CTM).

• Participates in investigator meetings as necessary.

• Identifies potential investigators in collaboration with the client company to ensure the acceptability of qualified investigative sites.

• Initiates clinical trial sites according to the relevant procedures to ensure compliance with the protocol and regulatory and ICH GCP obligations, making recommendations where warranted. Ensures trial close out and retrieval of trial materials.

• Ensures that required essential documents are complete and in place, according to ICH-GCP and applicable regulations. Conducts on-site file reviews as per project specifications.

• Contributes to the project team by mentoring new members, assisting in preparation of project publications/tools including informed consents, CRF guidelines and monitoring plans, and sharing ideas/suggestions with team members.

• Assists in project specific training for the clinical team where necessary. Identifies areas for potential process improvements & share potential solutions for improvements.

• Performs additional tasks as assigned by CTM or Clinical Manager of CRAs (CM-CRA) (e.g. trip report review, newsletter creation, lead CRA team calls etc.).

• Provides trial status tracking and progress update reports to the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) as required.

• Ensures study systems are updated per agreed study conventions (e.g. Clinical Trial Management System, CTMS). Perform QC check of reports generated from CTMS system where required.

• Facilitates effective communication between investigative sites, the client company and the PPD project team through written, oral and/or electronic contacts.

• Responds to company, client and applicable regulatory requirements/audits/inspections federal regulatory requirements/audits.

• Maintains & completes administrative tasks such as expense reports and timesheets in a timely manner

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a life science related field or a Registered Nursing certification or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.

• Valid driver's license where applicable.

Experience

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 3+ years as a clinical research monitor).

• In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Effective clinical monitoring skills

• Excellent understanding and demonstrated application of FDA guidelines, ICH GCPs, applicable regulations and procedural documents

• Well-developed critical thinking skills, including but not limited to: critical mindset, in-depth investigation for appropriate root cause analysis and problem solving.

• Manages Risk Based Monitoring concepts and processes

• Ability to mentor and train other monitors in a positive and effective manner

• Ability to evaluate medical research data and proficient knowledge of medical terminology

• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with medical personnel

• Ability to maintain customer focus through the utilization of good listening skills, attention to detail and the ability to perceive customers’ underlying issues

• Strong attention to detail

• Effective organizational and time management skills

• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in a wide range of scenarios

• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques applicable to constantly changing environment

• Effective presentation skills

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office/laboratory/clinical/and/or home office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.

• Frequent drives to site locations. Frequent travel, generally 60-80% but more for some individuals.

• May also include extended overnight stays.

• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.

• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.

Other Important Information 

• Relocation assistance may be available for experienced candidates relocating from interstate or NZ

• An attractive sign-on bonus may be offered as part of a competitive remuneration package

Benefits

Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.

• Health & Wellbeing: Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.

• Flexibility: Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.

• Extra Leave: Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.

• Charitable Giving & Volunteering: Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.

• Learning & Development: Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.

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