Clinical Trial Manager - LATAM

Worldwide Clinical Trials S.R.L.; Argentina; Remote; ARS 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate to lead site management activities across a geographic region, ensuring protocol compliance and timely delivery of study milestones.

You will supervise site qualification, initiation, monitoring and close-out, provide training to CRAs, and collaborate with project management to optimize recruitment and data quality. Travel required; a four-year degree and CRA experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in biological, physical or health studies with minimum CRA experience.
• Experience as Senior Clinical Research Associate or equivalent roles.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of clinical study site management activities by coordinating a team of Clinical staff within a geographic region.
• Ensure site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out activities per protocol and SOPs.
• Maintain overall quality and timeliness of clinical deliverables for assigned programs.
• Provide training to CRAs and collaborate with Project Management to optimize recruitment and data quality.

Skills

Excellent planning and organizational

English communication

Lead remotely

Education

Four-year college degree in biological/physical/health studies

Two-year college degree (nursing or life science) with experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

eCRF

IVRS

IxRS/CTMS/EDC

Job description

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence. We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way. Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands‑on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.

What the Clinical Operations Department does at Worldwide

Embark on a fulfilling Clinical Operations career as you leave a lasting impact on patients’ lives. Join Worldwide Clinical Trials for an unparalleled CRO experience, where you can drive extraordinary scientific breakthroughs and contribute to the very heart of every successful clinical trial. Working alongside brilliant minds across a variety of therapeutic areas, you will have the chance to collaborate closely with top‑tier colleagues from diverse backgrounds and specialties. Our commitment to advancing clinical research is cultivated in a supportive, team‑oriented atmosphere, with our hands‑on leadership and dedicated team members working together to innovate and solve complex challenges for our customers.

What you will do

Responsible for leading the delivery of clinical study site management activities by coordinating a team of Clinical staff within a geographic region

Responsible for ensuring site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring, site management, and study close‑out activities for studies in accordance with the study protocol and study plan and Worldwide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Ensures overall quality and timeliness of Clinical deliverables for assigned programs and/or region.

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with Project Management to set site management targets/monitoring strategy and ensure compliance with project goals and Worldwide processes
• Provide leadership and direction to clinical site management team members from study start through to closure
• Serve as Site Management (SM) primary point of contact and representative for clinical monitoring and site activities within the project, including, but not limited to: Primary SM Sponsor contact Investigator and Bid Defense Meeting Internal and External study team calls Project-specific Audits / Inspections Manage monitoring deliverables to achieve study budget and identify Out of Scope Activities Customize study‑specific SM Quality Management Documents, e.g. the Clinical Monitoring Plans (CMP)
• Oversee compliance to the CMP, including site visits, outstanding trip reports and visit follow up letters
• Review protocol deviations and visit action items to ensure that activities are conducted according to the CMP.
• Provide CRAs training all clinical aspects of the study with support from Project Management, Medical Monitoring and Sponsor as needed
• Participate in the development and implementation of patient recruitment strategy in countries and sites assigned.
• Lead the tracking of recruitment and revision of site‑specific recruitment plans as needed to ensure enrollment stays on target
• Drive efforts to improve the quality of site data and address any identified needs with action plans.
• Review data metrics to ensure data integrity and quality Track/measure SM deliverables to identify trends.
• Provide and monitor regular analytics through various project tracking systems such as project financial performance reports, study metrics and trending; resource allocation to project tasks, time recognition and other systems as needed
• Oversee TMF (Trial Management File) compliance of site management documents, ensuring that QC review is on target and TMF is inspection ready
• Formulate regional monitoring strategy and accountable for forecasting of site visits with CRA team in line with CMP to ensure staffing needs are met and any identified backlog is appropriately addressed
• Review/finalize trip reports according to Worldwide SOPs and expectations
• May perform site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring, and/or close out site visits as needed
• Provide a key role in problem solving and first line issue escalation regarding monitoring and site issues, providing proposed solutions to the project management team and sponsor as needed
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks
• May represent site management as primary contact on projects
• Conduct co‑visits where required to ensure quality of site, the CRA work and study procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all‑inclusive.

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in English
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with effective time management
• Excellent presentation skills
• Flexibility to change
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm
• Ability to negotiate and influence with diplomacy in order to achieve results
• Demonstrate initiative and problem‑solving skills by offering solutions when obstacles are identified
• Must be able to prioritize tasks with attention to detail, plan proactively, and accomplish goals using well‑defined instructions and procedures with minimal supervision
• Ability to lead and motivate a team remotely
• Ability to provide experience and input into process initiatives and development relating to monitoring and site management activities
• Strong customer focus, ability to interact professionally within a sponsor contact
• Extensive understanding of clinical research principles and process
• Strong understanding of FDA and /or EU Directive regulations, ICH Guidelines and local regulatory requirements
• Experience in the study therapeutic indication/area Thorough understanding of standard operating procedures
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, eCRF, IVRS packages
• Proficiency with IxRS, CTMS and EDC systems

Your experience

• Four‑year college curriculum or equivalent with a major concentration in biological, physical or health studies and a minimum experience of three years as a Senior Clinical Research Associate (or equivalent), OR
• Two‑year college curriculum or equivalent education/training (nursing degree or equivalent life science degree preferred) and a minimum experience of five years as a Senior Clinical Research Associate, OR
• Minimum 6‑month experience functioning as CTM/LCRA (or equivalent; supporting main CTM and coordinating clinical operations activities)

Travel required

Valid current passport required

Driving license required

Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience. Personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.

*Note the Clinical Trial Manager role may also be referred to as a Lead Clinical Research Associate (LCRA)

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

For more information on Worldwide, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law. This is who we are. We’re a team of clinicians, scientists, and researchers who want to make healthcare better. We were founded on an unwavering commitment to authentic, personalized attention. And today, as CROs consolidate and the industry changes rapidly, that personalized attention is more important than ever. We all came to this industry for different reasons, from different walks of life. If you ask any one of us why we’re here, you’ll get a different answer. And that’s what makes us special.