Clinical Trial Manager

Ctifacts; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

CTICares program

Training and mentoring

Job summary

CTI is seeking an experienced Lead CRA to oversee clinical monitoring across projects in a hybrid UK environment. You will coordinate CRA activities, define monitoring standards, train staff, and ensure timely data and site management deliverables.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in clinical research with proven Lead CRA performance, strong KPI experience, and a relevant allied health degree. This role supports hybrid work and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years as CRA or equivalent experience in clinical research.
• Proven track record as Lead CRA for at least 1 year.
• Strong KPI/KRIs experience and ability to meet study metrics.

Responsibilities

• Review scope of project and resourcing related to Clinical Monitoring with Clinical Project Management.
• Plan, schedule, and implement the clinical monitoring aspects of projects.
• Define and implement project-specific functional standards, goals, and expectations with Clinical Monitoring team.
• Serve as primary point of contact for Clinical Monitoring aspects of designated projects.
• Mentor CRAs and oversee training and field activities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in allied health field such as nursing, pharmacy, or health / natural science

RN with Associate's Degree

3-year Nursing Diploma with at least 2 years clinical nursing experience

Job description

• Review scope of project and resourcing related to Clinical Monitoring with Clinical Project Management
• Plan, schedule, and implement the clinical monitoring aspects of projects
• Define and implement project-specific functional standards, goals, and expectations with Clinical Monitoring team including KPIs, KRIs, QTLs and additional metrics as agreed upon
• Primary point of contact for Clinical Monitoring aspects of designated projects
• Serve as advocate for the Clinical Monitoring team with the client
• Coordinate and oversee daily operations of Clinical Monitoring team, including CRAs and in-house personnel. Ensure assigned CRAs receive therapeutic and project-specific training
• Develop CRA tools and CRA training materials
• Organize and conduct CRA meetings/calls if in project scope
• Ensure accurate tracking of any relevant study information related to Clinical Monitoring deliverables
• Oversight of key clinical monitoring metrics, including but not limited to: Visits scheduled per CTMP, Monitoring Visit Reports (MVR) and associated correspondence timelines, Action Items (AI), query resolution, and other quality metrics, to ensure they are met and followed-up on as necessary
• Provide oversight of visit report review and approval, including site issue escalation and resolution; may conduct visit report review and approval depending on team structure
• Manage clinical monitoring related project milestones and proactively address deficiencies
• Oversee the quality and timeliness of clinical data in the eDC per Clinical Trial Monitoring Plan
• Oversee the core clinical portions of the Trial Master File and ensure they are up-to-date and maintained in accordance with SOPs
• Active involvement in clinical monitoring risk planning and assessment, developing mitigation strategies and associated action plans, issue escalation, and resolution
• Ensure all clinical monitoring/site management related closeout activities are completed
• Mentor CRAs, as needed, on the Clinical Project team to ensure high performance and productivity
• Provide feedback/information on CRA performance as requested by CRA line managers
• As necessary serve as CRA trainer/mentor and accompany CRAs in the field for training visits, assessment/oversight visits, or co-monitoring visits.
• Develop successful cross-functional relationships with internal and external team members.
• May be required to undertake specific CPM tasks, as agreed with Line Manager
• Ability to understand and oversee CRA timesheets for tracked hours exceeding budgeted hours and escalateto CPM and CRA Line Manager
• May serve as a contact/resource for investigative sites as required
• May conduct on-site or remote monitoring activities as needed, including, but not limited to, Pre-study and Site Initiation Visits during project startup
• May act as the primary monitoring point of contact for sponsors and sites for smaller or single service projects
• Participate in Bid Defense planning and Bid Defense Meetings as requested
• Assist with other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

• At least 8 years as CRA or other experience in clinical research deemed pertinent by hiring manager
• Prior proficient performance as Lead CRA for at least 1 year
• Maintained previous role performance KPIs and metrics at fully performing or exceeds level for at least 2 years
• Demonstrated successful performance at Senior CRA level, with at least 4 of the required 8 years as CRA, of experience monitoring complex studies
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in allied health field such as nursing, pharmacy, or health / natural science, or RN with Associate's Degree, or 3-year Nursing Diploma with at least 2 years clinical nursing experience, or equivalent experience as determined by CTI Management and Human Resources
• Experience in conducting clinical research studies in hospital setting, pharmaceutical company or CRO

AboutCTI

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