This position will lead a cross-functional clinical development team to ensure the successful planning, execution, and close-out of an upcoming Phase 1/2a clinical study and other studies, as needed. This individual will manage and oversee internal and external study activities, managing and overseeing a CRO and other vendors. The position will be a member of the Clinical Operations group, reporting to the Director, Clinical Operations.
Responsibilities:
Perform day to day management and oversight of assigned clinical trial to ensure deliverables are met timely and within budget
Manage trial feasibility process and oversee site feasibility/capability assessments in collaboration with the CRO and cross-functional team
Develop and maintain study level timelines and budget with internal leadership and CRO
Work with CRO to provide monthly metrics report to track against timelines (i.e. study dashboard report)
Responsible for ongoing study communication and escalation of study-related issues as required
Develop and adhere to vendor oversight plans
Contribute to or author relevant study documents such as the protocol, informed consent form, investigator brochure, clinical study reports and other documents and plans, as appropriate
Prepares/oversees the preparation of all applicable documents required for the conduct of the study (Project Plan, Risk Management Plan, Monitoring Plan, Trial Master File (TMF)).
Ensure the TMF is set up and maintained appropriately throughout the trial, including periodic reviews
Oversight and review of data management outputs
Responsible for protocol deviation review and listing
Participate in and provide feedback during RFI, RFP and bid defense process for new studies
Participate and review quality plans and audit reports for the study and provide oversight of CAPA resolution with the CRO, vendors and sites, as needed
Oversee any subcontracted vendors through CRO
Review and track monitoring report issues, GCP compliance concerns and monitor performance; oversight of timely issue resolution at sites; Perform and/or coordinate sponsor oversight visits at the clinical sites to ensure quality of monitoring and sites adherence to GCP
Oversight of the eTMF for the trial and will ensure an audit/inspection ready Participate and review SOPs for clinical operations and other functional areas as needed
Ensure all study activities are completed in accordance with country specific ICH GCP, health authority regulations and company SOPs
Support during relevant inspections (e.g., FDA)
Assist CRO with planning of Investigator Meetings and associated travel
Facilitate review of clinical trial agreements
Identifies potential risks form study and works with the team to resolve any issues
Participates in UATs, e.g., EDC, IRT
Mentoring assigned Clinical Trial Coordinator
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in the Life Sciences or equivalent is required
8 years of experience in clinical operations is required
Ability to build strong relationships with the sites and CRO including providing feedback as well as oversight
Passion for working in a small company environment - including being self-motivated and proactive
Ability to think of big picture as well as being adept at detail-orientation
Up to 20% travel may be required
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