Study Start-Up SpecialistIQVIA BiotechUK HomebasedJob Overview
Perform tasks at a country level associated with Site Activation (SA) activities in accordance with applicable local and/or international regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), project requirements and contractual/budgetary guidelines. May also include maintenance activities.Essential FunctionsAs a Study Start-Up Specialist, you will work and lead complex projects under general supervision, serve as Single Point of Contact in assigned studies for investigative sites, Site Activation Manager, Project Management team, and other departments as necessary.You will also ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, quality of designated deliverables and project timelines.You will perform feasibility, site ID, start up and site activation activities according to applicable regulations, SOPs and work instructions, along with distributing completed documents to sites and internal project team members.You will also prepare site documents and review for completeness and accuracy, along with reviewing, tracking, and following up the progress, the approval and execution of documents, questionnaires, CDA/SIF, regulatory, ethics, Informed Consent Form, and Investigator Pack release documents, in line with project timelines.Coupled with informing team members of completion of feasibility, site ID, regulatory and contractual documents for individual sites, and providing local expertise to SAMs and project team during initial and on-going project timeline planning. Along with performing quality control of documents provided by sites.You may also act as an SME on specific subjects, mentor junior CSAs, and have a sponsor-facing role.Qualifications and SkillsBachelor's Degree Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences or a related field3 years clinical research experience, including 1 year experience in a leadership capacity.In-depth knowledge of clinical systems, procedures, and corporate standards.In-depth knowledge of submissions for UK and IrelandEUCTR knowledgeGood negotiating and communication skills with ability to challenge, if applicable.Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and to effectively prioritize tasks.Ability to manage multiple projects.Knowledge and ability to apply GCP/ICH and applicable regulatory guidelines.Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, including local regulations, , SOPs and company’s Corporate Standards.Understanding of regulated clinical trial environment and knowledge of drug development process.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.Join IQVIA and let’s create a healthier world together:Exposure across 21 Therapeutic AreasBe part of a global team who operate across 141 locationsExposure across a variety of studies and projectsAccess to new, innovative technologiesWork within a collaborative and vibrant environmentOwn your career!Unleash your potential!
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