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Experienced CRA, 1 year of independent monitoring experience (Homebased US only)

Syneos Health

Any City, AZRemotePosted 26 days ago
Full TimeEntry LevelClinical DevelopmentCRO
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Summary

Performs site qualification, site initiation, interim monitoring, site management activities and close-out visits (performed on-site or remotely) ensuring regulatory, ICH-GCP and/or Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practice (GPP) and protocol compliance.

Job description

Uses judgment and experience to evaluate overall performance of site and site staff and to provide recommendations regarding site-specific actions; immediately communicates/escalates serious issues to the project team and develops action plans.

Maintains a working knowledge of ICH/GCP Guidelines or other applicable guidance, relevant regulations, and company SOPs/processes.

Verifies the process of obtaining informed consent has been adequately performed and documented for each subject/patient, as required/appropriate.

Assesses factors that might affect subject/patient's safety and clinical data integrity at an investigator/physician site such as protocol deviation/violations and pharmacovigilance issues.

Per the Clinical Monitoring/Site Management Plan (CMP/SMP): Assesses site processes. Conducts Source Document Review of appropriate site source documents and medical records. Verifies required clinical data entered in the case report form (CRF) is accurate and complete. Applies query resolution techniques remotely and on site, and provides guidance to site staff as necessary, driving query resolution to closure within agreed timelines.

May perform investigational product (IP) inventory, reconciliation and reviews storage and security. Verifies the IP has been dispensed and administered to subjects/patients according to the protocol.

Routinely reviews the Investigator Site File (ISF) for accuracy, timeliness and completeness. Reconciles contents of the ISF with the Trial Master File (TMF).

Documents activities via confirmation letters, follow-up letters, trip reports, communication logs, and other required project documents as per SOPs and Clinical Monitoring Plan/Site Management Plan.

Supports subject/patient recruitment, retention and awareness strategies. Enters data into tracking systems as required to track all observations, ongoing status and assigned action items to resolution.

For assigned activities, understands project scope, budgets, and timelines; manages site-level activities / communication to ensure project objectives, deliverables and timelines are met.

May act as primary liaison with study site personnel, or in collaboration with Central Monitoring Associate.

Prepares for and attends Investigator Meetings and/or sponsor face to face meetings. Participates in global clinical monitoring/project staff meetings and attends clinical training sessions according to the project specific requirements.

Provides guidance at the site and project level towards audit readiness standards and supports preparation for audit and required follow-up actions.

For Real World Late Phase, the CRA II will use the business card title of Site Management Associate II. Additional responsibilities include: Site support throughout the study lifecycle from site identification through close-out. Knowledge of local requirements for real world late phase study designs. Chart abstraction activities and data collection. Collaboration with Sponsor affiliates, medical science liaisons and local country staff. The SMA II may be requested to train junior staff. Identify and communicate out of scope activities to Lead CRA/Project Manager. Proactively suggest potential sites based on local knowledge of treatment patterns, patient advocacy and Health Care Provider (HCP) associations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or RN in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH Guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements
  • Must demonstrate good computer skills and be able to embrace new technologies
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage required travel of up to 75% on a regular basis
  • 1 year of independent monitoring experience

Benefits

  • Company Car Or Car Allowance
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Performance-Based Bonus
  • Flexible PTO
  • Paid Sick Time

Company overview

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization that accelerates customer success by translating unique clinical, medical affairs, and commercial insights into tangible outcomes. The company provides comprehensive clinical development services spanning Phase I to Phase IV trials, including full-service global studies, clinical monitoring, patient recruitment, investigator recruitment, and data management. Additionally, Syneos Health offers commercial solutions such as communications, medication adherence programs, and consulting services. With over 26,000 employees worldwide, including more than 480 MDs and 750 PhDs, the organization supports biopharmaceutical companies across all stages of drug development and commercialization. Syneos Health has helped develop or commercialize 93% of novel drugs approved by the FDA and 90% of products granted marketing authorization by the EMA in the last five years, demonstrating its significant impact on bringing important therapies to patients globally.

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