Senior / Clinical Research Associate

IQVIA; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research provider is seeking a Site Manager to oversee monitoring and management activities in accordance with study protocols. Responsibilities include conducting site visits, evaluating compliance with regulations, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or healthcare and have at least 1 year of on-site monitoring experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with study teams and ensuring successful project execution.

Qualifications

• 1 year of on-site monitoring experience required.
• Good understanding of GCP and ICH guidelines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform site monitoring visits and ensure adherence to protocols.
• Train assigned sites on protocols and maintain communication.
• Manage progress of studies and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Site monitoring experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in scientific discipline or health care

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

iPhone

iPad

Job description

Job Overview

Perform monitoring and site management work to ensure that sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as required by the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements.

Essential Functions

• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close‑out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and regulatory requirements, i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines
• Work with sites to adapt, drive, and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
• Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
• Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. Escalate quality issues as appropriate.
• Manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrollment, case report form (CRF) completion and submission, and data query generation and resolution. May support start‑up phase.
• Ensure copies/originals (as required) site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) and verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP and local regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular visit reports, generating follow‑up letters and other required study documentation.
• Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution support as appropriate.
• If applicable, may be accountable for supporting development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis.
• If applicable, may be accountable for site financial management according to executed clinical trial agreement and retrieve invoices according to local requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in scientific discipline or health care.
• Requires at least 1 year of on‑site monitoring experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Good knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements (i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines).
• Good therapeutic and protocol knowledge as provided in company training.
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of a laptop computer and iPhone and iPad (where applicable).
• Written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language.
• Organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective time and financial management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
• Candidates will be assessed according to their years of experience and be considered for various levels where applicable.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

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