• Prin CRA

    ThermoFisher ScientificWaltham, MA 02454

    Job #2688001263

  • Job Description

    Monitors investigator sites with particular ability to manage complex studies

    and/or challenging sites using a risk-based monitoring approach, applies root

    cause analysis (RCA), critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify site

    processes failure and corrective/preventive actions to bring the site into

    compliance and decrease risks. Ensures data accuracy through SDR, SDV and

    CRF review as applicable through on-site and remote monitoring activities.

    Assess investigational product through physical inventory and records review.

    Documents observations in reports and letters in a timely manner using

    approved business writing standards. Escalates observed deficiencies and issues

    to clinical management expeditiously and follow all issues through to resolution.

    May need to maintain regular contact between monitoring visits with

    investigative sites to confirm that the protocol is being followed, that previously

    identified issues are being resolved and that the data is being recorded in a

    timely manner. Conducts monitoring tasks in accordance with the approved

    monitoring plan. Participates in the investigator payment process. Ensures a

    shared responsibility with other project team members on issues/findings

    resolution. Investigates and follows-up on findings as pplicable

    ? Provides updates on potential trends noted across multiple sites and discusses

    potential strategies for their management to the Clinical Team Manager (CTM).

    ? Supports Clinical Team Management, including or Clinical Manager of CRAs (CMCRA), to mentor, train and contribute to the development of junior CRAs. Assists

    in project specific training for the clinical team where necessary. Identifies areas

    for potential process improvements, share potential solutions & implement where

    appropriate.

    ? Facilitates effective communication between investigative sites, the client

    company and the PPD project team through written, oral and/or electronic

    contacts

    ? Provides trial status tracking and progress update reports to the Clinical Team

    Manager (CTM) as required. Ensures study systems are updated per agreed

    study conventions (e.g. Clinical Trial Management System, CTMS). Performs QC

    check of reports generated from CTMS system where required.

    ? Participates in investigator meetings as necessary. Identifies potential

    investigators in collaboration with the client company to ensure the acceptability

    of qualified investigative sites. Initiates clinical trial sites according to the

    relevant procedures to ensure compliance with the protocol and regulatory and

    ICH GCP obligations, making recommendations where warranted. Ensures trial

    close out and retrieval of trial materials.

    ? Ensures that required essential documents are complete and in place, according

    to ICH-GCP and applicable regulations. Conducts on-site file reviews as per

    project specifications.

    ? Responds to company, client and applicable regulatory

    requirements/audits/inspections.

    ? Maintains & completes administrative tasks such as expense reports and

    timesheets in a timely manner

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.