Clinical Research Recruiter

ROLE SUMMARY

The Clinical Research Recruiter is responsible for all activities related to recruitment of trial subjects:

• Database development and maintenance, preselection of suitable study candidates, organize recruitment related activities pre-, per- and post study.
• Support clinical trials by drafting/using different recruitment related documents, perform administrative activities and act as primary contact person towards the clinical trial volunteers.
• Ensure compliance of regulatory requirements related to the protection of volunteer's confidential data.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Database Development and Maintenance:

• Responsible for development and maintenance of the NH PCRU subject recruitment capabilities to conduct a broad range of studies.
• Identify, explore and implement new methods for subject recruitment.
• Coordinate the implementation of recruitment campaigns, including the design, drafting & publication of advertisements in various media.
• Assure internal and external approvals.
• Maintain accuracy, accessibility, and confidentiality of volunteer records and reports.

Recruitment and Screening Activities:

• Responsible for recruiting and orienting research activities conducted; assists in scheduling and ensuring compensation of subjects with recruitment coordinator.
• Recruit required number of subjects for studies.
• Create letters, handle text messaging, mailings or other communication methods towards subjects.
• Helps to manage subject phone calls and visits on site (as applicable).
• Responsible for the collection and documentation of electronic and written data.
• Ensure that quality, follow-up and time schedules are met.
• Respond upon all queries specific to subject data collection.
• Write and update recruitment related documents for subject use as appropriate.
• Communicate protocol requirements to study subjects and contribute to compliance.
• Demonstrate positive attitude to the subject population to ensure subject's trust in clinical research.

Support Clinical Trials (under responsibility of the Principal Investigator)

• Assist in the conduct of clinical trials in the PCRU.
• Collaborate closely with project team to execute projects according protocol requirements.
• Review and provide input to designated clinic staff on assigned CPE, protocols and ICDs, as appropriate.
• May obtain signed informed consent from candidate trial participants.
• Assist in the data management/cleaning activities for assigned protocols.
• Identify new options to problem solving and execution of the protocol.
• Participate in study and staff scheduling, as appropriate.
• Document individual subject's participation while involved in study activities.
• Responsible for recording study data, maintaining source documentation, and updating subject database, not only specific to study participation.
• Establish strong collaborative relationship with recruitment department to realize shared goals in recruitment of subjects and patients for CRU clinical trials.
• Demonstrate creative thinking in suggesting new or more effective ways to recruit volunteers and patients for clinical trials.
• Actively participate in CRU department and other meetings.
• Community outreach efforts- evaluate appropriate venues for target population and attend events.
• Assist in development and maintenance of social media presence including website updates.
• Participate in PCRU teams to accomplish business needs and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with Brussels PCRU Recruitment nurses to align and share best practices.
• Represent the PCRU on global initiatives as subject matter expert, as appropriate.
• Ensure data collection of high quality and transfer to relevant departments.
• Ability to take over and manage other specific projects.
• Ensure clinical trials are conducted in accordance with scientific, medical, and ethical principles, within regulatory requirements/guidelines, and Pfizer SOPs.
• May participate in the different administrative parts related to the execution of Phase I clinical studies.
• May participate in the organization of meetings and travels, meeting management (agenda and minutes).
• Support ongoing capture and analysis of metrics to demonstrate value and increase productivity.
• Participate in the creation and implementation of global and local SOPs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of experience, or a Master's Degree with 1+ years of experience required.
• Experience in a clinical research environment.
• Spanish (desirable )and /or Japanese (plus) language fluency is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including competency with MS word, excel, power point.
• Ability to learn different operating systems (i.e. PIMS).
• Exceptional customer service and professionalism.
• Able to demonstrate business acumen.
• Previous experience in functions involving a large element of people contact.
• Prior experience in functions involving a large part of administration and/or in healthcare environment.
• Participate in training courses as appropriate.
• Assist in the training of PCRU staff and contractors with less experience and expertise.
• Responsible for complying with Pfizer Standards, ethical standards, ICH, regulatory and legal requirements.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Manual skills: significant portions of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination with finger dexterity.
• Physical effort: duties involve light effort. Work involves up to 5 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• 40-hour position; may include some weekend and evening hours.
• Local and/or international travel as per business needs possible.

Last Date to Apply for Job: June 23th, 2021

Eligible for Relocation Package: NO

Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: YES

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