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US-MA-Southborough: Clinical Research Associate II

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Date: 11-Aug-2009

Clinical Research Associate II

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • Independently performs monitoring visits, including Pre-Study, Study Site Initiation, routine Monitoring and Study Site Closure visits. • Ensures site compliance with study protocols, ICH GCP and applicable regulations. Works with site personnel and Averion study team to prevent and resolve issues. • Documents monitoring activities in monitoring reports and follow-up letters. Communicates serious issues to the Averion study team in a timely manner. • Assists in study start-up activities including site selection and review of regulatory documents and ensures site is qualified for the study. • Performs source data verification of CRFs and DCFs. • Performs investigational product accountability. • Reviews adverse event reports and ensures the site is reporting events appropriately. • Collects data from sites within given timelines. • Maintains regular contact with study site to ensure protocol/GCP compliance, assess subject accrual rates, and respond to sponsor or internal team requests. • Provides coverage for the Lead CRA/CPM to address Sponsor and/or Site queries. • Documents communication with study sites and sponsors in a timely manner. • Reviews protocols and case report forms. • Presents at and participates in Investigator Meetings, other study trainings and meetings as required. • Monitors sites in accordance with Averion Quality Documents and the study monitoring plan • Conducts training visits for more junior Clinical Research Associates and assesses the performance of the trainee. • Acts as a mentor for more junior Clinical Research Associates. • Assists the CPM or Lead CRA with special projects as needed. • Performs all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree or combination of equivalent education and experience in a medical or scientific discipline. • Generally will have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a field monitor within a CRO or other clinical research setting. • Generally will have a minimum of 2-4 years of total industry-related experience.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & LICENSES: • Must have an excellent understanding of ICH GCP and monitoring practices with a track record for ensuring quality data and performing superb site management. • Must have a strong understanding of Medical Terminology, Physiology, and Pathophysiology. • Must be proficient in operating computer applications including Microsoft Office. • Must be organized and able to produce high quality work independently or as part of a team. • Must be able to multi-task and work in a high volume, deadline controlled environment. • Must have excellent writing, verbal communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills. • Must have professional demeanor and appearance.

MACHINES, OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE:

• MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Power Point), Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS)

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US-MA-Southborough: Clinical Research Associate II