Clinical Research Associate 3

TalentBurst, Inc.

Sunnyvale, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$2.70–$58.44 Per Hour
LOCATION
Sunnyvale, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Title: Senior Clinical Research Associate (In-House in Sunnyvale & Field Role)
Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Onsite: Onsite 3 Days Per Week
Duration: 6+ Months


Job Description:
Primary Function of the Position
  • The Senior Clinical Research Associate will play a vital role in supporting pre-market clinical studies of investigational drugs for the Fluorescence Imaging group, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of clinical research in drug trials, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant US regulations for human subjects.
  • As a member of the Clinical Fluorescence Imaging team, this individual will collaborate with key stakeholders and contribute to the successful execution of pre-market clinical studies, working independently with minimal supervision.
  • The role will involve close coordination with Senior Clinical Project Managers, the Head of the Fluorescence Imaging Clinical Team, and other team members.
  • The Sr CRA will also travel frequently to Investigational Sites to conduct co-monitoring along with the assigned Field CRA(s)/Monitor(s) assigned to specific investigational sites by the CRO.
Essential Job Duties:
  • Contribute to all clinical research activities to ensure the successful start-up and management of clinical studies through FDA approval.
  • Maintain and track clinical study data monitored and help in Investigator, Sub-Investigators qualification and selection, training, scrutiny of potential patient recruitment, and overall study status/progress throughout the life of a study.
  • Co-Management of site start-up/activation process, including heavy contribution to the preparation of study-related documents and complete checklists, able to help with clinical trial agreements and budget negotiation, finalization of clinical monitoring plan, training materials, etc.
  • Assist with eCRFs/EDC system, CTMS, eTMF and imaging Core Labs.
  • Assist with review of IRB submissions, consents and applicable regulatory documentation with follow-through to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Assist with amendments clinical study documents (ICF, CRFs, protocols, Monitoring Plan, study tools, etc.) as needed and assist clinical sites with institutional review board submission if necessary.
  • Experienced with performing on-site and/or remote site qualification visits, site initiation visits, interim co-monitoring visits, and site close-out visits with or without the CRO.
  • Conduct clinical study co-monitoring to ensure regulatory and protocol compliance and overall data accuracy in accordance with the study clinical monitoring plan.
  • Complete source data verification of clinical study data entered in an Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system or on a case report form at sites to ensure regulatory and protocol compliance and overall accuracy.
  • Assist and support participating clinical trial sites, to ensure timely data entry, data integrity, query resolution, investigational drug accountability, and study conduct oversight at the participating clinical sites.
  • Partner with data management (CRO) to help the data cleaning process.
  • Assist with the development and management of study electronic clinical trial master file (eTMF) and maintain study documentation and clinical trial management system (e.g., correspondence, CRFs, study approval documents), trip reports, site contact documentation, monthly status reports (e.g., enrollment, adverse events, budget, etc.)
  • Assist the Sr Clinical Project Manager on study scoping activities, including, but not limited to, the development of pre-study questionnaires, study design, and surgeon/site selection.
  • Assist Investigational sites with site audits preparation in anticipation of site inspections as well as assist during actual audits.
  • Assist with internal and external audits preparation as well as during actual audits.
  • Assist with SIV preparation and presentations.
  • Assist with Investigators meetings preparation and presentations, including logistics and planning.
Qualifications:
Required Skills and Experience
  • Previous experience implementing pharmaceutical trials. Significant knowledge of clinical and/or outcomes research study design. Experience with surgical trials is preferred.
  • Possess advanced knowledge of Clinical investigation of investigational drugs for human subjects.
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice ICH/GCP and other applicable regulations, fundamental knowledge of clinical research and monitoring requirements.
  • Clinical research/clinical trial management certification/education preferred.
  • Excellent ability to interact with physicians and other professionals inside and outside the company.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience with protocol and ICF development, and related amendments.
  • Experience negotiating clinical research contracts and budgets.
  • Must be able to work effectively cross-functionally.
  • Must be able to travel up to 40%.
  • Must be able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and relational skills with high attention to detail and organization
  • Ability to learn quickly, adjust to shifting requirements, and self-educate on different as applicable to clinical projects ("Self-starter attitude”).
  • Exhibits solid work ethic to help meet tight timelines and/or multiple priorities when necessary with a problem-solving mindset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PDF applications.
  • Experience working with electronic data capture (EDC) systems required.
  • Experience in clinical trial management systems.
  • Previous experience implementing, helping and managing drug trials.
  • Significant knowledge of clinical and/or outcomes research study.
  • Possess advanced knowledge of Clinical investigation of Investigational drugs for human subjects - Good Clinical Practice and other applicable regulations.
  • Knowledge of clinical research and monitoring requirements.
  • Excellent ability to interact with physicians and other professionals inside and outside the company.
Qualifications
Required Education and Training
  • Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a BA/BS university degree; or a minimum 6 years' experience and a Nursing degree, a Master's degree, or an MD or PhD with a minimum 5 years' of clinical research experience.
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Knowledge of statistics, statistical methods, and design of experiment is preferred.
  • Accustomed to working in a hospital environment, experience working with nurses and surgeons preferred.
  • Senior Clinical Research Associate (In-House in Sunnyvale & Field Role)
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About the Company

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TalentBurst, Inc.

For over 20 years, TalentBurst Inc. has been an award-winning provider of cutting-edge Workforce Management Solutions. With a strong commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape, we pioneer innovative approaches to talent acquisition. Our expertise spans Life Sciences, and Healthcare Staffing, Banking, Financial, IT, and Engineering, as well as Global Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), State, Local Government and Education (SLED), and IC validation/compliance services. Additionally, our division, TalentProcure, leads the industry with offerings such as High Hazard Payroll, Managed Services, and Vendor on Premise (VOP) solutions.

Due to our prioritization of excellent standards, we are Joint Commission Certified and are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in the USA and Canada. Supporting over 130 Fortune 500 companies globally, we excel in navigating the landscape of talent acquisition. In a world of constant change, we embrace developing people-centric solutions that address the unique demands of our clients. Stay connected by visiting our website and following us on social media!

 

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://www.talentburst.com/