Specialist, Regulatory & Site Activation ( Remote)

WCT Serviços De Pesquisa Clínica Ltda. (Brazil); Argentina; Remote; ARS 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials in Argentina is seeking a regulatory start-up specialist to serve as the local point of contact for submissions, site activation and maintenance on awarded projects. You will plan, initiate and track essential documents to meet country requirements and site activation goals.

You will coordinate country-specific patient information materials, inform the RAM of timelines and risks, and support regulatory intelligence while ensuring compliance with ICH GCP and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical research.
• Experience in site activation and/or regulatory functions preferred.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP and country regulations.
• Fluent in local language; working knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory submissions and site activation planning.
• Coordinate essential document collection and reviews.
• Act as country-level regulatory contact for assigned studies.
• Maintain communication with RAM and project teams.

Skills

Multilingualism

English proficiency

MS Office

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Site activation experience

Education

Two-year college curriculum in life sciences

Tools

MS-Office

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.

Join us!

What you will do

Subject matter expert and local point of contact for activities supporting Regulatory submissions, site activation, and maintenance for awarded projects. Responsible for planning, initiating, and tracking documents required for regulatory submissions, essential document collection, review and provision of country/site/EC requirements to support achievement of site activation goals and communicating status, risks, and actions related to any start‑up activities and maintenance when applicable.

• Responsible for supporting end-to-end site start‑up from site identification to site activation and maintenance serving as the primary point of contact for the site
• Act as internal primary point of contact at country level for regulatory and site activation activities in the assigned studies
• Responsible for customization of country specific patient information sheet, informed consent form, labels and local regulatory documents to comply with ICH GCP & country specific requirements
• Review and provide advice on country timelines for the assigned studies
• Effectively communicate to the Regulatory Affairs Manager (RAM) and relevant project team members the status and action plans concerning submissions
• Collect, receive, and perform first review of required study‑specific site regulatory/essential documents in accordance with applicable SOPs, guidelines and relevant study specific plans.
• Track study‑specific regulatory documents by site and/or country and follows up with sites or internal team members as needed and reports to the RAM
• Proactively identify risks and generate mitigation strategies at country/site level
• Advise the RAM/project team about appropriate country regulatory strategies
• Maintain regular communication with sites to ensure timely completion of start‑up and maintenance activities
• Provide timely and relevant updates of changing regulatory requirements, support on interpretation of new regulations, and maintain regulatory intelligence database for the assigned country
• Be familiar with and comply with SOPs, ICH GCP and applicable regulations
• Where required provide local QC of submission dossiers prior to dispatch
• May act as a contact point for translation review of submissions documents such as application, synopsis, ICF, labels etc.
• 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

• Strong organizational and management skills
• Strong planning, strategizing, managing, monitoring, scheduling, and critiquing skills.
• Self‑motivated learning about current regulatory processes and intelligence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly and concisely present information
• Proactive by identifying potential issues in the process and anticipating solutions
• Thorough understanding of country level cultural norms and local healthcare systems; ability to initiate and develop relationships with local investigators and key site personnel
• Easily adjusts to a changing environment; ability to prioritize adapt between detailed and strategic activities while maintaining delivery timelines and quality
• Team‑oriented work style; seeks and gives guidance to others
• Strong interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, deadline oriented, and changing environment
• Excellent ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Proficiency in all MS-Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Aptitude for contemporary digital systems is helpful

Your background

• A minimum 2-year college curriculum with a major concentration in medical, biological, physical, health, pharmacy or other related science
• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical research, preferably in site activation and/or regulatory-related function
• Preferred minimum of one year of previous experience within the pharmaceutical/CRO industry
• Good knowledge of ICH GCP, relevant clinical research conduct guidance, and country regulations
• Multilingualism preferred; fluent in local language; working knowledge of English
• 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.
• We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.