Sr CRA in London

Responsible for project activities associated with monitoring functions of Phase I through Phase IV clinical research studies and Real World Evidence (RWE) studies, while continuing to develop knowledge of drug development process, International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) / Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and relevant regulations. Performs management of study site activities in adherence to all applicable regulatory guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

What You'll Do

• Serve as main CTI contact for assigned study sites.
• Conduct site visits (pre-study [PSV], site initiation [SIV], interim monitoring [IMV], and close-out [COV]) and complete site visit deliverables with quality and within given timelines in Monitoring Plan while adhering to all applicable regulatory requirements, SOPs and ICH GCP.
• Assist with or oversee study start-up activities, including feasibility, pre-study activities and site selection.
• Collect, review and track essential/regulatory documents.
• Participate in and complete all general and study specific training as required.
• Participate in investigator, client and project team meetings; may include presentations.
• Create and implement subject enrollment strategies for assigned study sites.
• Ensure proper storage, dispensation and accountability of all Investigational Product (IP) and trial-related materials.
• Perform site management activities and provide ongoing updates of site status to Clinical Project Manager.
• Conduct remote monitoring and complete related activities in accordance with study specific Monitoring Plan.
• Utilize systems and reports to track subject status, subject case report form (CRF) retrieval / source document review (SDV), regulatory documents, and IP.
• Assist with project-specific activities as member of Project Team.
• Participate in the development of CRFs and other study related documents (subject worksheets, Monitoring Plan, etc.).
• Perform translation, customization, and review of Patient Information sheet and Informed Consent, protocol synopsis and other study applicable documents as per required procedures.
• Where applicable, support or oversee contract negotiation with study sites, Investigator payments and tracking of site payments.
• Manage ISF and TMF for all assigned study sites in accordance with SOPs or study-specific Monitoring Plans.
• Identify and anticipate site issues and implement corrective and preventive actions or escalate as appropriate.
• Liaise with Clinical Data Management for data cleaning activities.
• Serve as mentor / trainer for CRAs; may include conducting training/assessment visits.
• Where applicable, provide support to Regulatory Affairs Study Start-up Team in the preparation or revision of documentation for submission to Ethics Committee(s), Institutions Ethics Committees, Regulatory Authorities, Competent Authorities or Institutions Administration Boards, and follow-up the evaluation process until approval is available.
• Provide regular updates to Sponsor/ Client Function in the role of Lead CRA for assigned project(s).

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of clinical trial monitoring experience or equivalent experience as determined by CTI Management and Human Resources.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in allied health field such as nursing, pharmacy, or health / natural science, or RN with Associate's Degree, or 3-year Nursing Diploma with at least 2 years clinical nursing experience, or equivalent experience as determined by CTI Management and Human Resources.
• Previous experience in conducting clinical research studies in hospital setting, pharmaceutical company or CRO.
• Has transplant and rare disease experience, experience in pulmonary studies is a plus.
• Willing to travel 6 – 8 days per month.
• Lives in Northern England (Liverpool, Leeds, Nottingham, Manchester, …) or Scotland.
• Availability to travel outside of UK (for example: able to travel to Ireland without issues).

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills; proactively identify challenges and potential risks.
• Excellent collaboration, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficient in use of laptop computer and software systems, including Clinical Trial Management (CTMS), electronic Trial Master File (eTMF), electronic Data Capture (EDC), or similar systems.
• Ability to understand complex medical terminology and procedures.
• Ability to monitor complex indications.
• Expert knowledge of ICH/GCP and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to mentor and provide constructive feedback to lesser experienced CRAs.

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