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Medical Science Consultant (Part time)

Cambridge, MA 02142

Posted: 06/22/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Medical Affairs Job Number: 569446 Is job remote?: Yes Country: United States

Job Description

Job Description
General Scope and Summary
We are seeking a highly qualified Consultant to join our Medical Science team to oversee medical monitoring activities and lead medical monitoring meetings. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe conduct of clinical trials and will play a key role in communicating with the medical team, CRO, and study sites. The Consultant will be responsible for protocol and document review, CRO communication, site engagement, and coordinating site visits. Additionally, the Consultant will participate in study team meetings and review data for quality control and accuracy.

Roles and Responsibilities Medical Monitoring Activities: Oversee medical monitoring activities to ensure patient safety and adherence to the study protocol. Oversight of Study Conduct and Lead Medical Monitoring Meetings: Lead medical monitoring meetings to review safety data, discuss adverse events, and develop action plans. Participate in Meetings with Medical Team, CRO, and Sites: Participate in meetings with the medical team, CRO, and study sites to ensure effective communication and coordination. Protocol and Other Pertinent Document Review in a Timely Fashion: Review study protocols, case report forms, and other relevant documents to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. CRO Communication: Communicate with the CRO to ensure that the study is conducted in compliance with the study protocol. Engage Sites and Coordinate Site Visits: Engage with study sites to ensure adherence to the study protocol and coordinate site visits to ensure site readiness and compliance. Participate in Study Team Meetings: Participate in study team meetings to provide updates on medical monitoring activities and to ensure effective collaboration across the team. Data Review and Data Cleaning: Review study data to ensure data quality and accuracy, and to coordinate data cleaning activities with the study team.

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills
MD or equivalent degree. 5+ years of experience in clinical research, with 2+ years of experience in medical monitoring. Knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills. Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

CO and NYC candidates may not be considered 
target pay: $200-210

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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.