Study Start Up Associate

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Job Description

THE STUDY START UP ASSOCIATE ROLE

The Study Start Up (SSU) Associate function is to support the SSU Manager with all SSU-related activities in collaboration with other clinical research stakeholders and to serve as a contact for local/global SSU process improvements. 

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

Coordinates and assists with all start up activities prior to site activation, including but not limited to: 

• Submission of required documents to ethic committees, regulatory authorities, sites and sponsor. 
• Submission of the clinical study agreement for review, as needed. 
• Contribution to/coordination of site Informed Consent Form (ICF) localization and guidance in line with regulatory / health authority requirements.
• Contribution to localize global Informed Consent Form (ICF) with country requirements.
• Understanding and dissemination of information related to Ethics Committee, meeting dates & costs to relevant stakeholders.
• Understanding and dissemination of information related to Ethics applications & associated online systems.
• Clinical Trial Health Authority application and regulatory submission process.
• Supporting with the Contracts & Indemnity request process.
• Collation/provision of other materials and documentation used by the study requiring local governance approval.
• Maintain up to date knowledge, ensuring study adherence and compliance with local regulatory requirements and associated documentation in line with SSU Manager oversight/input.
• Contribute to collation of metrics to ensure processes are in place that drive efficiency and reduction of timelines across start up and contract negotiation.
• Ensure all start up information & requirements are kept up to date in a central repository for project teams.
• Track metrics and study start-up timelines to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide continuous and proactive communication with ECs / hospital administration / industry bodies to obtain accurate and up to date information on clinical trial status and activities.
• Assist with identification and tracking of new sites in collaboration with CRAs.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• University Degree or equivalent preferably in a medical/science-related field.
• Prior work experience demonstrating knowledge and understanding of clinical trials.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of ICH-GCP and a desire to increase specialist knowledge in regulatory, ethics and contractual requirements for SSU in clinical trials for European and international trials.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCES & SOFT SKILLS 

• Good communications skills including the ability to: ask questions, seek clarification, communicate facts objectively, challenge when appropriate, and pursue issues to resolution.
• Ability to present clear messages from complex information/data to all levels in the organization in both written and spoken English.​
• Experience in working as part of a team with a proven ability to make an active contribution to the team's performance and teamwork.
• Self-motivated, assertive, and displays initiative.
• Proven organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with flexibility.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, usage of MS Office software, web-based systems and databases.
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally if required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Normal office working conditions including frequent sitting, standing, bending, twisting and computer monitor use. Occasional lifting of weight up to 30 lbs. 

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