Site Activation Partner
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Site Activation Partner is responsible for leading or supporting operational activities from start-up to close-out, for assigned studies and investigator sites to ensure compliance with study timelines and in accordance with prevailing laws, Good Clinical Practices, and Pfizer standards. Responsibility within a country and may span over more than 1 country depending on the geographical region and business needs.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Trial Site Activation
Initiate and coordinate activities and essential documents management during start-up towards the compilation of a high-quality Investigator Initiation Package (IIP) leading to approval for site initiation
Provide support to resolve issues or concerns and timely escalation of Site issues where applicable
Prepare, validate and submit regulatory documents such as completed IIP, IRB approval forms, for internal regulatory approval within required timelines
Manage and coordinate with other supporting roles to ensure timely site activation and operational activities.
Collection of documents needed from sites for EU-CTR submission. Assist with the preparation, handling, and distribution of clinical documentation and reports according to the scope of work and standard operating procedures.
Support & implement activities in Shared Investigator Platform (SIP) to align with Pfizer strategy as it relates to the role
Clinical Trials Conduct
Post site activation, initiate and coordinate activities and essential documents management with the investigator’s sites towards the compilation of a high-quality documents and updates through the life cycle of a study such as the documents management for protocol amendments, and other activities required during study conduct
Responsible for timely filing of documents to Trial Master File and assisting with periodic quality review of study files for accuracy and completeness
Accurately update and maintain clinical trial systems that track site compliance and performance within project timelines
Supports investigator sites, and study teams in preparation for and providing responses to site audits / inspections
Internal & External Communication
Maintain ongoing contact and communication with the study team and respond promptly to study team and investigator site requests
Provide functional updates on a country and site level as required
Establish tools for efficient updates to study team as needed regarding site status, issues, delays, approvals
Disseminate Central or Local Ethics Approval to study team and Investigator Sites where applicable
Communicate Local sites approvals to study team members and stakeholders
Clinical Trial Site Support
As needed, perform, awareness session with site personnel on Pfizer requirements and to ensure ongoing compliance with study documentation in accordance with prevailing laws, Good Clinical Practices, and Pfizer standards
Identify and resolve investigator site issues within required timeframes; align with study team and local country colleagues on corrective and preventative actions to close open issues and to prevent recurrence / persistence of issues
Additional Responsibilities:
A good understanding of the Site Activation requirements and processes within the country/region and be able to learn and potentially implement in more than one (1) country
May be assigned as Site Activation Partner Point of Contact (PoC) on a study conducted in multi-country
May be assigned as an SME on a system and/or process, and represent the SAP function as applicable
May represent the SAP role on global initiatives
Able to act as an SME on projects and initiatives, as requested
Support the mentoring of new hires on processes/ systems
Systems & Tools
Ability to use and learn systems, and to use independently
Microsoft Suite
Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)
Electronic Trial Master File
Electronic Investigator Site File (e.g. Florence)
Document exchange portals
Shared Investigator Platform
Ethics, National Networks and Governing Bodies Portals and platforms (as needed)
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a scientific or business-related discipline required; BSc in life sciences preferred
2 years relevant experience in clinical site management.
Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry/or CRO in study site activation is an asset
Knowledge of clinical trial methodologies, ICH/GCP, FDA and Globaland local country regulations
Must be fluent in Local language and in English. Multilanguage capability is an asset
Effective verbal and written communication skills in relating to colleagues and associates both inside and outside of the organization
Good technical skills and ability to learn and use multiple systems
LAST DAY TO APPLY: JULY 26th 2024
Purpose
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