Facilitate and support site with access to relevant study systems and ensure sites are compliant with project specific training requirements.
Evaluate if on-site staff assignment is still accurate and determine and implement corrective actions & follow-up, if necessary / relevant.
Address and resolve issues at sites, including the need for additional training, potential deficiencies in documentation, and communication.
Address/evaluate/resolve issues pending from the previous visit, if any.
Follow-up on and respond to appropriate site related questions.
Apply working knowledge and judgment to identify and evaluate potential data quality and data integrity issues. Determine and implement appropriate follow-up action.
Actively participate in Investigator and other external or internal meetings and audits & regulatory inspections as required.
Collect, review, and approve (if applicable) updated/amended site documentation, including regulatory documents as applicable.
Evaluate site recruitment plan in collaboration with the site staff on an ongoing basis and provide strategy for improvements.
Perform on-site visits; this includes Qualification and Initiation visits; apply judgment and knowledge to independently resolve site issues, questions and concerns.
Conduct remote visits/contacts as requested/needed.
Generate visit/contact report.
Evaluate overall compliance and performance of sites and site staff: provide recommendations regarding site-specific actions and use judgment and experience to assess the ability and motivation of site staff.
Assess & manage test article/study supply including supply, accountability and destruction/return status.
Review & follow-up site payment status.
Follow-up on CRF data entry, query status, and SAEs.
Conduct on-site study-specific training (if applicable).
Perform site facilities assessments
Recognize impact of study non-compliance/issues/delays/changes on study timelines and communicate study issues that require immediate action, with proposed strategy for resolution
Qualifications
Sound problem solving skills.
Able to take initiative and work independently, and to proactively seek guidance when necessary.
Advance presentation skills.
Client focused approach to work.
Ability to interact professionally within a client organization.
Flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and achieve project timelines; utilizing strong analytical skills to make decision autonomously due to the unpredictable nature of the issues that arise.
Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork.
Strong computer skills including but not limited to the knowledge of a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), and MS-Office products such as Excel and Word.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Sense of urgency in completing assigned tasks and ability to assist others to meet study/country deliverables and preserving patient safety.
Effective time management in order to meet study needs, team objectives, and department goals.
Developing ability to work across cultures.
Shows commitment to and performs consistently high-quality work.
Ability to successfully work in a (‘virtual’) team environment.
Consulting Skills
Great attention to detail.
Able to accommodate extensive travel time requirements, according to tasks allocation/phase of the study assigned.