Clinical Trial Management Associate

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We’re pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient needs, we continue to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing to provide greater value to patients and are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money and energy into making our onsite, hybrid and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive.

We’re building on our rich history, and we believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. If you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, we invite you to apply and join us. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!

CLINICAL TRIAL MANAGEMENT (CTMA)

SUMMARY :

The Clinical Trial Management Associate (CTMA) works as part of the Study Management Team to contribute towards the successful management and execution of clinical trials.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conducts study tracking (e.g., CTMS, start-up, milestone, close-out); generates, reviews and distributes management reports from internal tracking systems at requested intervals
• Collaborates with the Clinical Trial Manager and / or the Clinical Project Lead on the development of certain study-specific plans and / or processes
• Presents at team meetings as needed (i.e., Clinical Trial Team Meeting, Project Team Meeting, Investigator Meeting, project training, etc.)
• Collects and reviews essential documents from Investigational sites
• Supports TMF set-up, maintenance, ongoing quality review, and final reconciliation of study documents
• Participates in study specific tasks such as Investigator identification, recruitment, collection of Investigator regulatory documents and site activation
• Contributes to the development of the Monitoring Plan and assists with ensuring appropriate quality and timely monitoring of clinical sites
• Assists in development of study materials, case report forms (CRFs), informed consent documents for clinical studies
• Works with internal and external team members (i.e. Clinical Supplies, Toxicology PK, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Data Management and CRO / Vendors) to deliver high quality trial execution
• Prepares investigational site reference materials (i.e., screening / enrollment logs, Delegation of Site Responsibilities form, Site Monitoring Log, etc.)
• Acts as primary contact for study contractors (e.g., contract CTMs, field CRAs)
• Keeps the Clinical Project Lead (CPL) informed of the progress of projects
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with Investigators and study staff
• Assists in the organization and preparation of and participates in Investigator Meetings (as applicable)
• Performs document tracking and signature / approval follow-up, where applicable, including Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), contracts, proposals, invoices, and other study documentation
• Executes meeting logistics (e.g., schedule meetings, distribute meeting agendas and minutes), as needed
• Ensures timely study entry and updates to
• Assists with design and preparation of study related materials for the training of internal and external staff
• Participates in co-monitoring activities and oversight of CRO or contract CRAs for pre-study, initiation, routine monitoring, and closeout visits
• Assists with the tracking and management of study specific budgets
• Participates in development of departmental processes, SOPs, and initiatives
• Assists with facilitating resolution of data queries and requests from Clinical Data Management
• Travel is variable and estimated at 20%

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