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Are you ready to make a difference in the world of oncology research? As a Global Study Associate, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of clinical studies by providing essential administrative and system support. With the opportunity to work across multiple studies, you'll need to be adaptable and flexible, ensuring that each study runs smoothly and efficiently. Dive into the dynamic world of clinical programs and contribute to groundbreaking research!

• Collect, review, and track relevant study documents.
• Support set‑up, maintenance, closeout, and archiving of the Trial Master File (TMF). Coordinate regular Quality Checks (QC) and review of the TMF, ensuring continual inspection readiness.
• Support production of study documents, ensuring template and version compliance and that relevant documents are ready for publishing in the regulatory document management system.
• Set‑up, populate, and accurately maintain information in tracking systems and communication tools. Support other study team members in the use of these systems.
• Manage and contribute to the coordination and tracking of study materials and equipment.
• Assist in the tracking and reconciliation of invoices.
• Support study team and provide study metrics/reports during the study, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Lead the practical arrangements and contribute to the preparation of internal and external meetings e.g., study team meetings, monitor meetings, investigator meetings, and advisory boards.
• Liaise with internal and external participants and/or vendors. Track approvals and completion of required documents.
• Prepare and distribute study‑related correspondence. Contribute to and distribute material for meetings, newsletters, and websites.

• University degree/bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
• Good understanding of drug development
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience of administrative/operational support of clinical studies

• Knowledge of ICH‑GCP principles
• Team‑oriented
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks and deliverables
• Proactive approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

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Date Posted: 19-Dec-2025

Closing Date: 31-Dec-2025

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