Clinical Research Associate in Baim Institute for Clinical Research

Send a private message to the participant who posted the position on behalf of Baim Institute for Clinical Research Gail Sullivan Gail Sullivan Manager, Human Resources at Baim... The Clinical Research Associate serves as the primary site contact from Site Initiation Visit (SIV) through study close-out. Responsibilities include, ensuring the study staff conducts the study in compliance with the currently approved protocol/amendment(s), Baim Institute's Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs), International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)/Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), and applicable regulatory requirements, performing remote and/or on-site monitoring activities as assigned, performing source document verification, query resolution, ensuring regulatory documents and Trial Master Files (TMFs) are current, maintaining all study systems and reports, and may assist with Study Start Up (SSU) activities as assigned. The Clinical Research Associate must: · Have a minimum of 1 year of in-house or field CRA experience · Have site management or relevant clinical trial experience Responsibilities: Coordination and perform with guidance of Management and experienced team members, site management and monitoring activities as related to the conduct of all phases of pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device clinical trials: Serve as primary point of contact and support for site post SSU (from site transition) through study close-out. Maintain communications on a regular basis with the investigator and site staff.Train investigative site personnel on protocol and procedures.Participate in ongoing study trainingComplete and review visit reports, confirmation letters, and follow up letters on time, in accordance with Monitoring Plan and/or Baim Institute's SOPs and Guidelines.Site compliance reporting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and protocol deviations IND safety report management (e.g. MedWatch, CIOMS, SUSAR, UADE)Support the Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) process for assigned sites through resolution in a timely manner.Resolve open action items, for assigned sites, including those identified from monitoring visits.Ensure site data entry compliance per study requirements.Perform query resolution activities through completion in collaboration with DM. Collect, maintain, and track essential regulatory documents, post site transition, including expired documents. Manage site invoices and payments Maintain ongoing communication with study team and Field CRAsInitial and ongoing coordination and distribution of equipment and suppliesMay perform remote visits and/or on-site visits in accordance with the study Monitoring Plan, including supervision of site recruitment and consenting process. · Assist study lead with project planning activities, as required: Development of study-related materials, such as Monitoring Plan, Delegation of Authority log, Investigator Study File, Source Document Worksheets, Drug/Device Accountability Logs, site recruitment tools. Assist team as needed with SSU activities, such as:Perform site and/or investigator selection activities working with SM team members and/or Sponsor to identify and screen qualifications of potential investigative sitesNegotiate the Informed Consent Form (ICF) and assist with IRB submissions§ Meet site activation timelines as agreed with the SponsorTMF responsibilities, include:Maintain and perform Quality Control (QC) checks of the TMF in accordance with the TMF Plan, post site transitionReview and submit updated/amended site documents to the TMF on an ongoing basis. Resolve TMF audit findingsUpload documents into the TMFEnsure Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) is current and accurate on a regular basis, including site contact list, monitoring visits, IRB chairperson information, tracking documents and screening logs.Collect and review enrollment screening logs Work closely with other Baim Institute's departments to ensure that overall study timelines are met, as required, such as:Support academic lead activities as assigned.Organize and prepare trial related material and presentations for investigator meetings and/or webinarsPerform or assist with the development and/or review of study newsletters and frequently asked questions logMay be called upon to join departmental meetings and/or company committeesKey Competencies:Demonstrate knowledge of internal SOP's, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)/ICH guidelines to GCP's and regulatory compliance.Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the study protocol.Maintain an effective working relationship with Sponsors, the Principal Investigator (PI), Site Staff, and Field CRA.Work independently and in a team environment.Attention to detail and work in an organized manner.Ability to multi- task and work in a fast pace environment. Knowledgeable with common software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Internet use. Familiarity with CTMS. Familiarity with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) System Ability to quickly learn new software packages. Requirements:Education: Required: Bachelor’s in Science/Health Related Field and/or BA Yrs. of related experience:Required: 1-3 years of clinical operations or relevant clinical trial experience. Travel: Minimal travel may be required to attend site visits, investigator and coordinator meetings, and professional conferences. Amount of travel required is study dependent. Working Relationships: Site Staff, Vendors, Sponsors, Site Management (SM), Data Management (DM), Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management (PM) Show more Show less Job level Specialist Employment type Full-time Job responsibilities Scientific Research, Project Management and Other Industries Research Services, Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing