Requisition ID 45579BR<br/>Title Lead Clinical Research Associate - Multiple Positions<br/>Job Category Clinical Trial Management<br/>Job Description PURPOSE:<br/>Responsible for the performance of assigned sites within assigned trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, federal regulations and SOPs. Responsible for operational aspects of planning, managing and execution of site performance in accordance with departmental productivity expectations. Acts as primary liaison between In-House Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), Field-Based CRAs and the Project Manager (PM) for assigned trials. Close collaboration with other members within Clinical Trial Management (CTM) and with various representatives within Clinical Development, Medical and Regulatory Affairs (CMR).<br/><br/>RELATIONSHIPS:<br/>Reports to the Line of Business (LoB) manager of Site Management (SM) within CTM. Accountable for actively participating in multiple internal cross-functional teams locally to ensure the effective delivery of assigned project milestones. External relationships are with clinical investigators, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), and other clinical research vendors as needed to support business objectives for the department and/or function.<br/><br/>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:<br/><br/>COORDINATION/COMMUNICATION, ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT:<br/>* Ensure compliance with the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk® policies, procedures and fundamentals<br/><br/>FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT:<br/>* Participates in continuous improvement processes for function<br/><br/>PROJECT SUPPORT:<br/>* Accountable for providing oversight of the entire site management process for the life cycle of the assigned trial, with the development of essential documents and tracking of site performance metrics<br/>* Accountable for reviewing and approving all trip reports for assigned sites. Accountable for ensuring that any issues are escalated in accordance with the CTM escalation pathway to the PM<br/>* Accountable for the quality of site performance for assigned trial. Responsible to collaborate with the CRA to develop any Corrective Action Plan (CAP)<br/>* Accountable for ensuring that the CAP is delivered and issues escalated to the PM in accordance with the CTM escalation pathway. Accountable to assist sites, internal staff and CRAs with the preparation for GCP audits, including file review according to the CTM Audit Management Plan<br/>* Determines and drives the SSV process (i.e., track and report progress, review data), ensuring that all sites are selected and supplies provided in accordance with study start expectations<br/>* Develops SSV/SIV and other training tools and training materials in support of the project for the project assigned CRAs<br/>* Develops study tools for sites and CRA use<br/>* Ensures that monitoring visits are performed in accordance with protocol/SOP requirements and that these are tracked, including report status and sign off<br/>* Accountable for the quality of the trip report content and sign off timelines for all assigned sites<br/>* Facilitates the review of the trial specific Monitoring Guidelines and ensures that a member of the CRA project team provides input<br/>* Generates potential site list from key stakeholders across CMR and drives site feasibility process in collaboration with the PM<br/>* May develop and finalize the country recruitment/retention strategy in collaboration with the Project Manager (PM)<br/>* Identify potential risks to the enrolment targets based on feasibility analysis in collaboration with the PM<br/>* May provide review of eCRF<br/>* Provides review of protocol and protocol amendments<br/>* Responsible for ensuring internal productivity metrics, especially for trip report completion within the assigned timeframes and to the expectations of CTM<br/>* Responsible for the development and maintenance of the project Q and A documents<br/>* Responsible for the development of any mass site communication as appropriate<br/>* Reviews and ensures all protocol deviations are entered in collaboration with the CRAs<br/>* Reviews and provides input to the Trial Materials Manual and ensure distribution to assigned sites and project team members as appropriate (CRAs)<br/><br/>STAFF DEVELOPMENT:<br/>* May develop and maintain guidelines, training programs, policies and procedures for the functional locally<br/>* May provide active mentorship of CTM staff to build talent across the department<br/>* May support the identification of training gaps within function, may support the development of training materials to meet that gap, and then provide training as required to improve core competency and skill set of the department<br/><br/>TEAM COORDINATION:<br/>* Accountable for the compliance and quality of CATS reporting for self<br/>* Active membership on local project teams. Contributes to Clinical Team Unit (CTU) Meetings<br/>* Participates in cross-functional teams, locally, to assure timely attainment of project milestones<br/>* Responsible for ensuring that the mandatory trial entries are made in IMPACT, novoDOCs, EDC administration and updates, and ensure CSIM entries and updates are made<br/>* Responsible to conduct oneself in accordance with expectations as a project team member to ensure the success of a matrix management structure<br/>* Responsible to maintain focus, locally, for specific project activities within CMR priorities<br/><br/>TRAINING:<br/>* Attends relevant symposia, conferences and scientific meetings, as necessary<br/><br/>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:<br/>* 30-40% overnight travel required<br/>* Must live within 50 miles of the regional workload center within assigned region<br/><br/>DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE:<br/>* Not Applicable<br/><br/>QUALIFICATIONS:<br/>* A Bachelor’s degree required (science-related discipline preferred)<br/>* A minimum of 6 years’ of progressively responsible clinical trial experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO and/or healthcare setting is required<br/>* A minimum of 1 year of on-site monitoring experience is required<br/>* A minimum of 4 years’ of direct expertise of site management and logistical execution of clinical trials is required<br/>* Must have demonstrated computer skills (MS Office, MS Project, MS PowerPoint)<br/>* Must have the ability to demonstrate core understanding of medical terminology and clinical trial activities in relation to execution of a clinical development plan<br/>* Knowledge of GCP as relates to clinical trial management is required<br/><br/>Department CMR - SITE MANAGEMENT LCRA<br/>Position Location US - Princeton, NJ<br/>City Princeton<br/>State/Provinces US - NJ
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