Clinical Research Associate
McInnis Inc.
- Ridgefield, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Act as the primary point of contact with assigned clinical study sites during start-up activities;
- Working with finance and legal experts, drive contract and budget negotiations (or amendments) with assigned sites;
- Review site-level documents needed for IRB/EC/REC approval;
- Support study initiation, monitoring, audit and close-out phases of assigned clinical trials as prescribed in the sponsor SOPs and study monitoring plan;
- Ensure clinical study site documentation compliance according to GCPs, ICH and FDA regulations;
- Provide relevant, timely study subject updates to the Clinical Study Manager(s) (e.g., upcoming treatment dates, subject withdrawals, etc.);
- Facilitate timely and accurate communication flow between the clinical study sites, sponsor and applicable vendors;
- Collaborate with clinical study site and sponsor to troubleshoot and provide appropriate solutions to study-related issues, as appropriate;
- Assist in patient recruitment activities;
- Assist with the development of study-related documents as requested;
- Prepare accurate and timely study reports as requested;
- Work independently and under general supervision.
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in nursing, health sciences or related field;
- Experience with clinical trial contract and budget negotiations
- Finance experience preferred
- Minimum of two years of CRA experience, with clinical site monitoring experience preferred;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Good understanding of FDA regulations related to clinical trials; GCPs and ICH Guidance;
- Proven organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities;
- Strong computer skills;
- Ability to travel with adequate prior notification