Clinical Trial Manager

Clinical Monitoring Lead

What You'll Do:

Review scope of project and resourcing related to Clinical Monitoring with Clinical Project Management

Plan, schedule, and implement the clinical monitoring aspects of projects

Define and implement project-specific functional standards, goals, and expectations with Clinical Monitoring team including KPIs, KRIs, QTLs and additional metrics as agreed upon

Primary point of contact for Clinical Monitoring aspects of designated projects

Serve as advocate for the Clinical Monitoring team with the client

Coordinate and oversee daily operations of Clinical Monitoring team, including CRAs and in-house personnel. Ensure assigned CRAs receive therapeutic and project-specific training

Develop CRA tools and CRA training materials

Organize and conduct CRA meetings/calls if in project scope

Ensure accurate tracking of any relevant study information related to Clinical Monitoring deliverables

Oversight of key clinical monitoring metrics, including but not limited to: Visits scheduled per CTMP, Monitoring Visit Reports (MVR) and associated correspondence timelines, Action Items (AI), query resolution, and other quality metrics, to ensure they are met and followed-up on as necessary

Provide oversight of visit report review and approval, including site issue escalation and resolution; may conduct visit report review and approval depending on team structure

Manage clinical monitoring related project milestones and proactively address deficiencies

Oversee the quality and timeliness of clinical data in the eDC per Clinical Trial Monitoring Plan

Oversee the core clinical portions of the Trial Master File and ensure they are up-to-date and maintained in accordance with SOPs

Active involvement in clinical monitoring risk planning and assessment, developing mitigation strategies and associated action plans, issue escalation, and resolution

Ensure all clinical monitoring/site management related closeout activities are completed

Mentor CRAs, as needed, on the Clinical Project team to ensure high performance and productivity

Provide feedback/information on CRA performance as requested by CRA line managers

As necessary serve as CRA trainer/mentor and accompany CRAs in the field for training visits, assessment/oversight visits, or co-monitoring visits.

Develop successful cross-functional relationships with internal and external team members.

May be required to undertake specific CPM tasks, as agreed with Line Manager

Ability to understand and oversee CRA timesheets for tracked hours exceeding budgeted hours and escalate to CPM and CRA Line Manager

May serve as a contact/resource for investigative sites as required

May conduct on-site or remote monitoring activities as needed, including, but not limited to, Pre-study and Site Initiation Visits during project startup

May act as the primary monitoring point of contact for sponsors and sites for smaller or single service projects

Participate in Bid Defense planning and Bid Defense Meetings as requested

Assist with other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

At least 8 years as CRA or other experience in clinical research deemed pertinent by hiring manager

Prior proficient performance as Lead CRA for at least 1 year

Maintained previous role performance KPIs and metrics at fully performing or exceeds level for at least 2 years

Demonstrated successful performance at Senior CRA level, with at least 4 of the required 8 years as CRA, of experience monitoring complex studies

Bachelor's Degree or higher in allied health field such as nursing, pharmacy, or health / natural science, or RN with Associate's Degree, or 3-year Nursing Diploma with at least 2 years clinical nursing experience, or equivalent experience as determined by CTI Management and Human Resources

Experience in conducting clinical research studies in hospital setting, pharmaceutical company or CRO

Fluent in English

About CTI:

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At CTI, your work directly contributes to advancing medicine. You'll play a vital role in developing life-changing treatments for patients with chronic and critical illnesses. Together, we move medicine forward, making a difference for those who need it most.

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