German Speaker - RWE Site Manager with Start Up Experience

IQVIA; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in the United States is seeking a Site Monitoring professional to oversee remote monitoring activities, ensure sites conduct studies per protocol, regulations and sponsor requirements, and co-monitor on-site when needed. This role supports collaboration with site teams to ensure compliant study conduct.

The position works with Clinical Operations Lead, RSU, and CRAs to manage site initiation, regulatory submissions, data quality, and timely documentation, contributing to patient safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare preferred.
• 1 year of clinical experience in Start Up activities.
• Basic knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal English and German.

Responsibilities

• Perform remote site monitoring as per protocol and SOPs.
• Coordinate Site ID and SSU activities.
• Prepare regulatory submissions and track approvals.
• Ensure data quality and timely query resolution.
• Collaborate with CRAs and project teams.
• Maintain site documentation and regulatory files.

Skills

Clinical research terminology

Communication (English/German)

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare

Equivalent education/experience acceptable

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job Overview

With applicable guidance, responsible for remote site monitoring activities to ensure sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as required by the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements. May monitor and/or co-monitor on-site when needed. May perform Site Identification (Site ID) and/or Site Start-Up (SSU) activities.

Essential Functions

• Completes appropriate therapeutic, protocol and clinical research training to perform job duties. Works collaboratively with other functional groups such as Clinical Operations Lead (COL), Project Management, Regulatory Start-Up (RSU) and Epidemiology.
• Performs as needed, Site ID, and site selection activities according to applicable regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including but not limited to: Collection of Site Information Form (SIF) and Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement (CDA) and corresponding tracking and filing and might perform Site Selection Visits (SSVs) as needed.
• Performs as needed SSU activities according to applicable regulations and SOPs, including but not limited to: preparing regulatory/ethics submission packages and obtaining required approvals; collecting and reviewing of regulatory documents for completeness and accuracy; tracking and filing site regulatory documents (Including regulatory /ethics submissions / Approvals, Informed Consent Form (ICF) and others), preparing, reviewing and negotiating of site contracts and budgets with investigator sites; reviewing and agreeing on project planning and project timelines.
• Perform as needed, initiation, monitoring, and close out visits remotely in accordance with contracted scope of work, using Good Clinical Practices (GCP), applicable regulations, SOPs and work instructions. May monitor and/or co-monitor on-site when needed.
• Serves as a primary contact between the business and the investigator site and ensures proper documentation of site management communications. Serves as back-up to other Site Managers (SMs).
• In collaboration with the assigned field Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), performs routine site management activities, including, as needed: SSU activities as detailed above, site training, assistance with site questions, patient recruitment and retention management, study supplies management, and other activities needed to ensure that assigned sites are conducting the study(ies) as required by the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements.
• Collaborate with field CRAs, as needed, to resolve and document outstanding site issues/action items.
• Reviews the quality and integrity of patient data at assigned sites through the remote review of electronic Case Report Form (CRF) data. Ensures timely transmission of clinical data from assigned study sites and works with sites to resolve data queries.
• Assist with final data review, query resolution and patient casebook signature through database lock. Inclusive of patient profile and data listings review.
• Ensures accurate completion and maintenance of internal systems, databases and tracking tools with site specific information, including (but not limited to) submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters, collection and filing of essential documents and other required study documentation.
• Provides input and updates to the assigned COL regarding site status and deliverables. Escalate issues and/or risks related to site performance to the COL, Clinical Project Manager (CPM) and/or Line Manager (LM) as needed.
• May assist with and attend (as needed) Investigator Meetings on assigned studies.
• Authorized to request onsite visits and/or site audits for reasons of validity.
• May help ensure timely and appropriate site payments and updates to systems as required to ensure proper timing and amount of payments.
• May provide assistance to less experienced clinical staff, including demonstrating appropriate interactions with sites, documentation and other monitoring activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree preferred or as required by local country policies. Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant clinical experience in Start Up Activities.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable.
• Pre-intermediate knowledge of clinical research process and medical terminology.
• Written and verbal communication skills for both German and English languages are needed for this position.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within various clinical trial.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adhere to project timelines.
• Ability to work independently on routine tasks and apply critical thinking to tasks with guidance, as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
• Ability to understand electronic data capture including basic data processing functions.
• Pre-intermediate knowledge of current International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) and GCP guidelines and applicable regulations to the conduct of clinical research.
• Skill in understanding different study designs.
• Computer skills including proficient use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

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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