Associate Clinical Operations Leader (Clinical Trial Specialist) - UK, France or South Africa ([...] in Uxbridge

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES. Parexel is currently registering interest for Associate Clinical Operations Leaders (Clinical Trial Specialists) to join us in the UK, France or South Africa, dedicated to a single sponsor. These roles will be responsible for supporting the Clinical Trial Manager and the wider clinical trial team to ensure activities are conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant SOPs, helping to identify issues in a timely manner and elevate to management as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Support activities related to study/site feasibility, start-up, maintenance, and close-out.
• Manage study and site essential document review, collection, tracking, etc. from study start-up through maintenance and close-out.
• With guidance, support the Study Lead (CTM, AD, etc.) to prepare and maintain study documents and manuals as applicable.
• Study Trial Master File oversight, review and filing.
• Organise study related meetings including but not limited to preparation of agenda/minute taking and maintenance of risk/issue/decision logs.
• May perform applicable site monitoring/co-monitoring visits (ad hoc, pre-study, initiation, routine monitoring close-out visits).
• Provides rapid action to address both internal and site QA findings from audits.
• May manage, coordinate, and oversee the activities from third party vendors including deliverables metrics, accruals, process planning, and implementation.
• General study tracking and maintenance and study site oversight including but not limited to site performance, metrics, monitoring report review, etc.
• Assist and support study data related activities including data review, query creation and resolution, study and protocol deviation reviews, safety reviews, etc.
• Routinely support and participate in department and clinical trial team meetings and participate in collaborative efforts (e.g., protocol development, CRO selection, departmental initiatives, etc.).
• Review and verification of contracted vendor activities including vendor invoice review.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s, nursing degree or equivalent required, science preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience (3 yrs preferred) in clinical studies (Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred).
• Previous site monitoring or study coordinator experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) regulations and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Understanding of study phases and general knowledge of how they apply to clinical development.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of electronic Systems including Trial Master File, CTMS, etc. (e.g., Veeva Vault, Smartsheet, SharePoint, etc.).
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of computer applications in database management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• 10% - 20% travel may be required.

We care about our people and your passion, as they are the key to our success, and provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long-term careers. In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop within your role and tackle further responsibilities or develop your skill set within other related departments of Parexel.