FSP CRA (Level II)

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific,   you’ll   discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier,   cleaner   and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step   beyond through   research,   development   and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Summarized Purpose:

Performs and coordinates   different aspects   of the clinical monitoring and site management process. Conducts remote or on-site visits to assess protocol and regulatory compliance and manages required documentation. Manages procedures and guidelines from different sponsors and/or supervising environments ( i.e.   FSO, FSP, Government, etc.). Acts as a site processes specialist, ensuring that the trial is conducted   in accordance with   the approved protocol, ICH-GCP guidelines, applicable   regulations   and SOPs to guarantee subjects rights,   well-being   and data reliability.   Ensures   audit readiness. Develops collaborative relationships with investigational sites. Detailed tasks and responsibilities assigned to   role   are outlined in the task matrix.

Key responsibilities

- Monitors investigator sites with a risk-based monitoring   approach:   applies root cause analysis (RCA), critical   thinking   and problem-solving skills to   identify   site processes failure and corrective/preventive actions to bring the site into compliance and decrease risks. Ensures data accuracy through SDR,   SDV   and CRF review as applicable through on-site and remote monitoring activities. Assess investigational product through physical inventory and records review.   Documents   observations in reports and letters   in a timely manner   using approved business writing standards. Escalates observed deficiencies and issues to clinical management expeditiously and follow all issues through to resolution. May need to   maintain   regular contact between monitoring visits with investigative sites to confirm that the protocol is being followed, that previously   identified   issues are being resolved and that the data is being recorded   in a timely manner . Conducts supervising tasks   in accordance with   the approved monitoring plan. Participates in the investigator payment process. Ensures a shared responsibility with other project team members on issues/findings resolution. Investigates and   follows -up on findings as applicable.

- Participates in investigator meetings as vital.   Identifies   potential investigators in collaboration with the client company to ensure the acceptability of qualified investigative sites. Initiates clinical trial sites according to the relevant procedures to ensure compliance with the protocol and regulatory and ICH GCP obligations, making recommendations where   warranted . Performs trial close out and retrieval of trial materials.

- Ensures that   required   crucial documents are complete and in place, according to ICH-GCP and applicable regulations. Conducts on-site file reviews as per project specifications.

- Provides trial status tracking and progress update reports to the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) as   required . Ensures study systems are updated per agreed study conventions ( e.g.   Clinical Trial Management System).

- Facilitates effective communication between investigative sites, the client   company   and the PPD project team through written,   oral   and/or electronic contacts.

- Responds to company,   client   and applicable regulatory requirements/audits/inspections.

- Maintains   & completes   administrative tasks such as expense reports and timesheets   in a timely manner .

- Contributes to the project team by   assisting   in preparation of project publications/ tools, and   sharing ideas/suggestions with team members.

- Contributes to other project work and initiatives for process improvement, as   required .

Keys to Success

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a   life sciences   related   fielder   a Registered Nursing certification or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.

Previous   experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 1   years   as a clinical research monitor) or completion of   PPD   Drug Development Fellowship. Valid driver's   license where   applicable.

Knowledge,   Skills   and Abilities:

- Proven clinical monitoring skills.

- Demonstrated understanding of medical/therapeutic area knowledge and medical terminology

- Demonstrated ability to   attain   and maintain a solid understanding of ICH GCPs, applicable   regulations   and procedural documents.

- Well-developed critical thinking skills, including but not limited   to:   critical mindset, in-depth investigation for   appropriate root   cause analysis and problem solving

- Ability to manage Risk Based Monitoring concepts and processes.

- Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with medical personnel.

- Ability to   maintain   customer focus through the   utilization   of good listening skills, attention to   detail   and the ability to perceive customers’ underlying issues.

- Good organizational and time management skills

- Effective interpersonal skills.

- Attention to detail.

- Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in a wide range of scenarios.

- Ability to work in a team or independently as   required .

- Good digital literacy: solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn   appropriate software .

- Good English language and grammar skills.

- Good presentation skills.

Benefits

We offer competitive   remuneration , annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier,   cleaner   and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological   innovation   and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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