Senior SSUA/Site Start Up Associate II

Premier Research is looking for a Senior SSUA/Site Start Up Associate II to join our Regulatory Submissions and Contracts team. You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success. We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires. Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here. As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for. Join us and build your future here.

What you'll be doing:

• Takes responsibility for quality deliverables at the country level for study start-up; follows project requirements and applicable country rules.
• Forecasts submission/approval timelines and ensures they are adhered to. Provides clear rationale for delays, provides contingency plan to mitigate impact, and escalates the issue as soon as identified.
• May serve as the primary point of contact for the Project Manager, Clinical Lead, Regulatory Start-up Manager (or designee) during start-up on allocated projects.
• Prepares and submits Central EC/IRB Applications, Local EC Applications, RA Applications, and other local regulatory authorities or hospital approval submissions as required.
• Assists with EC/IRB or CA issue resolution at the country level.
• Prepares ongoing submissions, amendments, and periodic notifications (including safety reporting) required by central and local EC and RA, and other local regulatory authorities as needed within the country, as required by local rules.
• Submits end of study notifications to RA, ECs/IRBs and other local authorities in the specified country according to national timelines.
• Performs essential document collection and review, ensuring that sponsor and investigator requirements are being met and are in compliance with applicable local regulatory requirements and ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Local Investigator Contract and Budget Negotiator (where applicable) - produces site-specific contracts from country template. Submit proposed contract and budget to the site for review. Negotiates budget and contract with site and via Contracts Lead with Sponsor until resolution of issues and contract execution.

What we are looking for:

• Undergraduate degree or its international equivalent in a clinical, science, or health related field from an accredited institution or a licensed healthcare professional.
• To qualify for the senior level, proven experience as a Site Start Up Associate II and/or 7+ years of related experience, including at least 5 years of experience in the submission of clinical trial applications and for Site Start Up Associate II, proven experience as a SSUA I and/or 5+ years of related experience, including at least 3 years of experience in the submission of clinical trial applications.
• Experience working on different study types/phases such as interventional IMP studies, non-interventional studies, Medical Device studies, GMO studies, and observational studies.
• Experience leading larger programs through start-up.
• Working knowledge of FDA Guidance Documents / EU Directives/Regulations / Local Regulations / ISO14155 regulations, drug / device development, and clinical monitoring procedures.

This is a contract position with an hourly rate. It is offered with a 6-month contract duration and a 0.5 FTE.