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Clinical research associate ii - rheumatology (home-based in denver, co) - (21011218) description
Clinical research associate ii
Come discover what our 25,000+ employees already know: work here matters everywhereWe’re a growing and evolving biopharmaceutical industry leader, which means you’ll have endless opportunities to work with experts around the world and build the career you’ve dreamed of.
As a part of the syneos health team, you’ll help us deliver results for a rewarding reason – we improve patients’ lives around the worldBecause to us, a patient isn’t just a number, they’re our family, friends, and neighbors.
Why syneos health
#syneoshealthlife means we’re committed to our total self culture – where everyone can authentically be themselvesOur total self culture is what unites us globally, and we know every person’s unique contributions make a difference.
We believe our success is a direct result of the people who are driving it – you! we value your dedication to care for our customers and patients, so we want to focus on taking care of youThat’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits program encompassing your total health - physical, mental and financial.
We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work withWhy? because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.
Job responsibilities
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 complianceUses 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 plansMaintains 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/appropriateDemonstrates diligence in protecting the confidentiality of each subject/patientAssesses 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):
O assesses site processes
O conducts source document review of appropriate site source documents and medical records
O verifies required clinical data entered in the case report form (crf) is accurate and complete
O applies query resolution techniques remotely and on site, and provides guidance to site staff as necessary, driving query resolution to closure within agreed timelines
O utilizes available hardware and software to support the effective conduct of the clinical study data review and capture
O verifies site compliance with electronic data capture requirements
May perform investigational product (ip) inventory, reconciliation and reviews storage and securityVerifies the ip has been dispensed and administered to subjects/patients according to the protocolVerifies issues or risks associated with blinded or randomized information related to ipApplies knowledge of gcp/local regulations and organizational procedures to ensure ip is appropriately (re)labelled, imported and released/returned.
Routinely reviews the investigator site file (isf) for accuracy, timeliness and completenessReconciles contents of the isf with the trial master file (tmf)Ensures the investigator/physician site is aware of the requirement of archiving essential documents in accordance with local guidelines and regulations.
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 planSupports subject/patient recruitment, retention and awareness strategiesEnters 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 metMust be able to quickly adapt to changing priorities to achieve goals / targets.
May act as primary liaison with study site personnel, or in collaboration with central monitoring associateEnsures all assigned sites and project-specific site team members are trained and compliant with applicable requirements.
Prepares for and attends investigator meetings and/or sponsor face to face meetingsParticipates in global clinical monitoring/project staff meetings (inclusive of sponsor representation, as applicable) 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.
Maintains a working knowledge of ich/gcp guidelines or other applicable guidance, relevant regulations, and company sops/processes; completes assigned training as required.
For real world late phase, the cra ii will use the business card title of site management associate iiAdditional responsibilities include:
O site support throughout the study lifecycle from site identification through close-out
O knowledge of local requirements for real world late phase study designs
O chart abstraction activities and data collection
O collaboration with sponsor affiliates, medical science liaisons and local country staff
O the sma ii may be requested to train junior staff
O identify and communicate out of scope activities to lead cra/project manager
O proactively suggest potential sites based on local knowledge of treatment patterns, patient advocacy and health care provider (hcp) associations
Qualifications
What we’re looking for
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
Get to know syneos health
We are the only full-service biopharmaceutical solutions company in the worldThat means we bring together the best clinical and commercial minds to create a better, smarter, faster way to get medicines into the hands of patients who need it mostLearn more about syneos health.
Additional information:
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustiveThe company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilitiesEquivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the job descriptionThe company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described aboveFurther, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contractOccasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief termsAny language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the eu equality directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employeesThe company is committed to compliance with the americans with disabilities act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
As a healthcare company we have an important responsibility to protect individual and public healthThis position will require individuals to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 as part of their job responsibilities, unless an exemption can be confirmed based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious beliefSubmission & approval of an exemption does not guarantee that an exemption can be accommodated.
This job excludes colorado applicants.
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Primary location: north america - usa-colorado-home-based
Job: clinical monitoring
Schedule: full-time
Travel: yes, 75 % of the time
Employee status: regular
