Clinical Scientist/Operations Specialist
The Clinical Scientist/Operations Specialist is responsible for providing operational expertise to support the day-to-day execution of clinical trials, to follow established SOPs, GCP and applicable regulatory requirements in the execution of all activities and to proactively identify and resolve operational project issues.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in selection, management and oversight of external vendors and develops vendor
- specifications; reviews vendor reports, budgets, and metrics; acts as liaison between vendors and
- Participates in study design and execution by contributing operational experience: provides input into protocol, ICF, CRF design, monitoring conventions, edit checks and vendor specifications; assists with study or site feasibility process; posts and maintains study-related information on external websites when applicable.
- Coordinates specified clinical trial meetings (eg, investigator meetings, DSMB meetings, study team meetings, CRO meetings) by arranging logistics, preparing necessary materials and recording and distributing minutes.
- Maintains ongoing communication with vendors and site staff to resolve issues (eg, data queries and
- data entry, study management, protocol deviations), support the site staff, oversee the efficient conduct of the trial, and ensure continued compliance.
- Ensures necessary study supplies are available per study timelines: sources clinical trial supplies through external vendors (eg, lab kits); manages, reviews and tracks drug shipment, destruction, and return; coordinates internal lab sample supply set-up and shipment.
- Assures trials are conducted on time and budget, while fully compliant with ICH GCP and the SOPs in
- Conducts on-site visits consistent with the applicable Clinical Monitoring Plan and SOPs for site
- qualification, site initiation, routine monitoring, site close-out and other site visits as requested and writes confirmation letters, follow-up letters and site visit reports that conform with guidelines and timelines stated in the applicable Clinical Monitoring Plan and SOPs.
- Stays up-to-date with industry developments and trends to identify opportunities for process
- Serves as the clinical point of contact for scientific issues/questions for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Institutional Review Board (IRB), sites)
- Performs other tasks, as assigned by the manager/designee to promote the efficient conduct of the
Requirements:
- Degree in life sciences, nursing, or related field; Advanced degree (Pharm , Ph.D., Master’s) preferred At least 5 years of experience in clinical operations, oncology experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of FDA regulations and guidelines Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Willingness to travel as needed for site visits and meetings
To apply, please submit your CV to careers@anixa.com.