The Clinical Study Specialist (CSS) provides technical and administrative support to the clinical study team(s) responsible for clinical trial execution.
The CSS may be assigned to support the execution of one or more studies across a program.
The CSS receives assignments from the Clinical Study Lead or Clinical Study Associate Manager.
The CSS will support internally sourced studies and studies out-sourced to Clinical Research Organizations (CROs).
A typical day in this role looks like: Organizes and delivers analyzable reports and metrics to the clinical study lead Schedules and coordinates meetings, prepares agendas, presentation materials and minutes for clinical study team meetings and other study related meetings Collates data for assessments such as feasibility and site selection and reviews site usability database Contributes to review of study documents such as informed consent forms, case report forms and facilitates study document reviews per company standard operating procedures Compiles study manuals including but not limited to study reference binders and manuals and maintains versioning of study reference materials (e.g., regulatory, pharmacy, and laboratory binders Collates materials for training and investigator meetings Tracks site activation, enrollment and monitoring visits to projected plans, and escalate any issues or delays with site activation or deviations from monitoring plan Monitors and updates investigator/site status for the trial, and supports with clinical trial registry postings Performs scheduled reconciliations of study Trial Master File (TMF) with clinical study lead guidance Ensures scheduled reports are received (i.e.,**** reportable changes, financial disclosure form) Manages and maintains team SharePoint and/or shared drive sites, as needed Communication with sites as directed and maintains site contact information Contributes to line listings review for Blind Data Review Meeting (BDRM) May manage or contribute to oversight of Third-Party Vendors (TPV) Tracks and monitors close out activities – study close-out documents *****s, Investigational Product reconciliation, Financial Disclosures, etc.) and CRA close-out visits Participates in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) revisions or departmental initiatives Proactively recommends process improvement initiatives for the department This role may be for you if you have: Attention to details for the ability to track information and deliver on assigned study activities Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships internally and externally Ability to be resourceful and to demonstrate problem solving skills Demonstrate the ability to proactively assess information and investigate impact on clinical trials Ability to acquire working knowledge in trial management systems and MS applications including (but not limited to) Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, IVRS/IWRS, EDC, TMF Proactive and self-disciplined, ability to meet deadlines, effective use of time, and prioritization Basic familiarity with medical terms and clinical drug development Awareness of ICH/GCP In order to be considered for this role, a minimum of a Bachelor's degreeof 2+ years' industry related work experience in a clinical setting.