The Study Start-Up CRA is accountable for site selections as well as study-specific start-up activities and deliverables of assigned sites for Phase I-IV GDD trials within the country in adherence with monitoring procedures and processes in accordance with ICH/GCP, local regulations and SOPs.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Supports country SSU strategy in close collaboration with SSO Study Start-Up Team Lead, SSO Study Start-Up Manager, SSO Feasibility Manager as well as SSO Site Partnership Manager
• Collaborates with SSO Study Start-Up Manager, SSO Study Start-Up Team Lead and global study team to ensure Study Start-Up timelines and deliverables are met according to country commitments
• Accountable for timely start-up activities from country allocation until site greenlight at assigned sites
• Conducts site selection visits, verifies site eligibility for a specific study
• Main contact for trial sites during site selection, study start-up and IRB/IEC and HA submission preparation
• Ensures that milestones (KPIs) and time schedule for study start-up are met as planned
• Facilitates the preparation and collection of site and country level documents
• Collects submission relevant site-specific documents (e.g., FD, CV, GCP certificates, DSL…) for all relevant site personnel within agreed timelines
• Supports SSU Manager in preparation of country-specific documents, e.g., ICF, patient facing materials, etc.
• Supports SSO Study Start-Up Manager and assigned sites in vendor set-up activities
• Prepare and finalize site specific documents for submission
• Negotiates investigator payments as needed
• Supports preparation of financial contracts between Novartis and investigational sites and investigators as needed
• Updates all systems until site Green Light on an ongoing basis
• Supports preparation of audits and inspections as applicable
• Supports reduction of formal site-specific IRB/IEC deficiencies
• Ensures timelines, accuracy, and quality of country and site TMF documents in study start-up to ensure TMF inspection readiness
• Ensures adherence to financial standards, prevailing legislation, ICH/GCP, IRB/IEC, Health Authority and SOP requirements
• Implements innovative and efficient processes which are in line with Novartis strategy
• Ensures sites are prepared for “Green Light” and is accountable to send the Green Light to SSU Manager for review and approval
This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.What you’ll bring to the role:
• BS/BA Degree. Degree in scientific or healthcare discipline preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical operations in a monitoring / site management role
• Advanced understanding of all aspects of clinical drug development with particular emphasis on trial set-up, execution, and monitoring
• Central/in-house monitoring or field monitoring experience is desirable
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Why Novartis?
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what’s possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!
US Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $124,000 and $186,000 annually; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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