The Position
The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) provides support to Study Lead(s) in clinical study planning, execution and management. The primary purpose of the position is to support the COM / Study Lead in study set-up, execution, oversight, and closeout activities in compliance with the clinical protocol, regulatory requirements, ICH GCP guidelines and governing policies & procedures.
Must be onsite / San Diego - NEED CRA Certification
Responsibilities
Support assigned study teams with TMF set-up, maintenance, ongoing quality control reviews, and final reconciliation of study documents
- Routinely monitor TMF inspection readiness for assigned studies
- Assist Study Lead with investigational product and ancillary supplies management, accountability and reconciliation activities
- Collect and / or review Essential Documents from investigational sites
- Review informed consent documents for accuracy and completeness
- Support investigator identification, feasibility, and activation activities
- Review monitoring visit reports for accuracy and completeness
- Support Study Lead in preparing materials for study-wide meetings (eg investigator meetings, interim update meetings, data safety committee meetings, etc.)
- Perform QC (formatting, spelling and grammar, accuracy, consistency) of study-level documents (master ICFs, study plans, manuals, CRFs / CRF completion instructions, etc.) in alignment with study protocols
- Contribute to the development of study-level documents ( study templates, manuals, guides, newsletters, etc.)
- Provide updates on study / site status as needed to ensure timely study entry and updates are reflected on ClinicalTrials.gov or equivalent
- Perform periodic data reviews as requested by Study Lead
- Prepare and present updates at team meetings as assigned by Study Lead
- Support central / referral laboratory set-up and on-time activation (eg specifications, user manual) as delegated by the Study Lead
- Work closely with CRO to plan for execution of study start-up and ongoing study execution activities as assigned by the Study Lead.
- Provide guidance and training to junior level team members as assigned by management
- Recommend modifications to SOPs / work instructions (WIs) when necessary to improve compliance or efficiency
- Participate in process improvement projects including SOP / WI development
- Maintain compliance with assigned procedures, guidelines, study plans and applicable regulatory requirements.
Requirements :
2 years in clinical research1 year onsite monitoring / site management experienceExperience managing / supervising vendors preferredHighly proficient knowledge and understanding of ICH-GCPPreferred :
4-year college degreeCRA certification