Sr Clinical Research Associate

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We are looking for a Sr CRA or a CRA with experience working in Start Up; including Regulatory and Contract Negotiations in addition to Ethic Submissions experience.

Brief Description:

Monitors clinical trials and observational studies ensuring protocol adherence, managing site activities, and overseeing data collection and integrity. Ensures sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as required by applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements.

Specific job duties:

Thorough knowledge and application of project specific protocol

Performs remote and on-site monitoring in accordance with project specific timelines

Completes travel scheduling in accordance with project specific and UBC travel policy

Submits expense reports within UBC requirements

Attends project team meetings, department meetings and one-to-one meetings with the manager

Completes site monitoring reports and letters per UBC and/or sponsor SOPs requiring minimal corrections

Ensures follow-up of site issues and action items per UBC/sponsor timelines

Enters site visits, site monitoring reports, follow up letter sent date and site contacts into Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS)

Monitors within Electronic Data Capture (EDC) data entry, if applicable, and assists sites with electronic Case Report Form (eCRF) resolution

Reviews Investigator Site File and performs Investigational Product reconciliation

Maintains regular contact with assigned sites per study requirements

Completes all SOP review, training assessments and documentation within requested timelines

Travel up to 50% required in the European region

Completes Site Management and Monitoring activities in accordance with project specific plans and timelines

Assists with other duties as assigned, which may align with other departments at UBC

The following duties are required for monitoring in the European region:

Performs review and updates Patient Information Sheet and Informed Consent as per local legislation and requirements.

Translation from/into local language into/from English for complete study specific communication as needed.

Preparation, submission and tracking of CTIS, Competent Authority, Central and Local Ethics Committee and other regulatory applications as required.

Conducts Contract negotiations with Sites, Foundations, and local Research & Development Departments in collaboration with the Contract Management team.

Reviews and confirms details of payments for sites to be paid as per contract in collaboration with the team

Maintenance of eTMF and tracks collection of essential documents

Conducts Study feasibility assessments with sites

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree – Life Science preferred or equivalent years of industry and clinical research experience

Minimum of 24 months’ clinical research experience, specifically in site management and remote monitoring

Preferably at least 6 months’ on-site monitoring experience

Knowledge of medical terminology and regulatory guidelines, including local legislation

Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively are essential

Excellent critical thinking and resolution skills

Proven ability to deliver accurate work and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Good written and verbal communication skills in English and local language (as applicable)

Experience and familiarity with CTMS, eTMF, EDC, Microsoft Office applications

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