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Clinical Research Associate (CRA) II

North Chicago, IL 60064

Posted: 04/19/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Clinical Development and Operations Job Number: 603843 Is job remote?: Yes Country: United States

Job Description


Target PR Range: 32-42/hr
*Depending one experience

Job Description:
• Monitors activities conducted by study sites as they relate to non-interventional studies to ensure successful execution of the protocol. Ensures adherence to federal regulations and applicable local regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs), Monitoring Plans, and to quality standards in conducting clinical research. Provides timely, and complete monitoring reports including actions items and follow-up.
• Conducts site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring and study closeout visits for Phase 4 studies in accordance with applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and business processes.
• Overviews the overall activities of site personnel over whom there is no direct authority and motivates / influences them to meet study objectives. Proactively manages the site and ensures action plans are put into place as needed to ensure compliance. Ensures audit readiness at assigned sites.
• Ensures quality of data submitted from study sites and assures timely submission of data, including appropriate reporting and follow-up for all safety events, if applicable, by site personnel.
• Ensures safety and protection of study subjects through compliance with the study monitoring plan, SOPs, ICH Guidelines, and applicable regulations.
• Trains study site personnel on the protocol and applicable regulatory requirements in collaboration with pertinent project team members.
• Manages investigator payments as per executed contract obligations.
• Manages site specific central IRB submissions and approval, including tracking
• Maintenance of site files with in the TMF.
• Manages site specific updates to CTMS systems
• Site feasibility: at the direction of the study management team, evaluates and recommends new/potential investigators/sites on an on-going basis. to assist in the placement of planned study with qualified investigators/sites.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in science or relevant field of study
• 5 years of site Management and Monitoring experience, which includes a period of 2-3 years of non-interventional trial and remote/logic check monitoring experience. Note: both on-site and remote monitoring experience is required.
• Experience with Migraine or Migraine/gepant trials preferred. Neuroscience and pain management experience is a secondary preference.
• Current in-depth knowledge of regulations governing clinical research, ICH/GCP Guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a dynamic environment with deadlines.
• Strong analytical and conceptual capabilities, interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate with clarity.
• Ability to address study related clinical site issues with appropriate guidance and initiates and communicate corrective action as indicated.
• Ability to use functional expertise and exercise good judgment.
• Demonstrated business ethics and integrity.

*CO/NYC candidates might not be considered

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Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.