Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Trial and site administration:
o Track (e.g. essential documents) and report (e.g. Safety Reports)
o Ensure collation and distribution of study tools and documents
o Update clinical trial databases (CTMS) and trackers
o Clinical supply & non-clinical supply management, in collaboration with other country roles
o Manage Labeling requirements and coordinate/sign translation change request
• Document management:
o Prepare documents and correspondence
o Collate, distribute/ship, and archive clinical documents, e.g. eTMF
o Assist with eTMF reconciliation
o Execute eTMF Quality Control Plan
o Update manuals/documents (e.g., patient diaries, instructions)
o Document proper destruction of clinical supplies.
o Prepare Investigator trial file binders
o Obtain translations of documents
• Regulatory & Site Start-Up responsibilities: Collaborate with other country roles to:
o In a timely manner, provide to and collect from investigators forms/lists for site evaluation/validation, site start-up and submissions
o Obtain, track and update study insurance certificates
o Support preparation of submission package for IRB/ERC and support regulatory agencies submissions.
o Publish study results for GCTO and RA where required per local legislation
• Budgeting, Agreement and Payments:
Collaborate with finance/budgeting representatives for:
o Develop, control, update and close-out country and site budgets (including Split site budget)
o Develop, negotiate, approve and maintain contracts (e.g. CTRAs)
o Track and report contract negotiations
o Update and maintain contract templates (in cooperation with Legal Department)
o Calculate and execute payments (to investigators, vendors, grants)
o Ensure adherence to financial and compliance procedures
o Monitor and track adherence and disclosures,
o Maintain tracking tools

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

07/31/2025

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Requisition ID:R349190