Primary Duties:
The Senior Clinical Study Manager is responsible for supporting the implementation of assigned clinical studies including through study start-up, enrollment, execution and close-out. S/he will assist the Clinical Project Manager for assigned studies with day to day clinical trial execution and maintenance activities and will serve as a point of contact for investigative sites. S/he will have responsibility and oversight on the planning and execution of clinical activities related to the clinical vendors, clinical sites and regions under his/her responsibility.
Responsibilities:
% of Time
95% General study management activities (in conjunction with study lead for assigned projects):
• Establish productive, interactive relationships with site personnel; act as primary contact for site personnel for study related questions/issues, and/or outside vendors and site monitors
• Collaborate with clinical team and vendors to (a) develop study-specific documents, (b) ensure accurate preparation and review of all regulatory and other study-specific documents and (c) ensure appropriate tracking of all study documents and maintenance of internal files
• Oversee operational aspects of assigned clinical studies including (but not limited to):
o Collaborate with clinical team and external vendors to draft, review and finalize study specific documents (e.g., Case Report Forms)
o Prepare, review and maintain study specific essential documents
o Support sites by assisting with IRB/IEC submissions, regulatory document collection and review, and budget and contract negotiations in collaboration with the study lead and Legal.
o Coordinate IRB correspondence and ensure all approvals are obtained
o Manage study supplies and equipment
o Ensure vendors and site personnel have appropriate system access and are trained
o Assist in study-related training of site monitors and site personnel as requested
• Manage and resolve study conduct issues (e.g., protocol deviations, data queries, laboratory discrepancies) and inform team members and leadership (as appropriate) of potential issues/mitigation as applicable;
• Assist in clinical vendor management including (but not limited to):
o Collaborate with the Clinical Project Manager on the selection of vendors
o Manage financial aspects for assigned clinical vendors
o Manage and oversee CRO and assigned clinical vendor relationship and activities; implement plans for efficient and effective vendor oversight
• Oversee site monitoring quality and adherence to established processes and plans; review monitoring visit reports
• May participate in all types of study visits (pre-study, initiation, interim, and close-out)
• Conduct site visits as required, co-monitor (as necessary)
• Respond to clinical sites in a timely fashion and maintain appropriate documentation
• Work with study lead to ensure maintenance of TMF
• Assist in generating investigator grant payments
• Facilitate communication between department, other functions, investigative site personnel and external vendors
• Participate in departmental, clinical study related meetings, and asset development/strategy team meetings, as appropriate
• Participate in departmental initiatives, as requested
• Contribute to SOP development
5% Other duties as assigned
Education:
· A minimum of a Bachelor’ s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent RN/BSN nursing degree (other majors considered with relevant work experience)
Experience:
· Generally has 5+ years of clinical study management experience with a minimum of 2 years of demonstrated study management leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility and a thorough understanding of processes associated with study management and site monitoring.
· Experience in therapeutic area of interest to Spark (e.g., ophthalmology, hematology, immunology, neurology) is a plus · Thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, clinical research/trials, GCP, ICH guidelines
· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:
• Strong initiative and “can do” attitude; professional work ethic
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Available to meet peak workload demands and critical timelines; organized and efficient
• Highly attentive to detail; able to deliver a high-quality work product
• ICH-GCP and FDA regulatory requirement understanding and competency.
• Able to understand and comply with Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and internal SOPs
Complexity and Problem Solving:
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work in a flexible, dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Able to represent the company to health and research professionals by interacting in a professional, respectful manner at all times
• Able to proactively identify and respond appropriately to issues and provide guidance or escalate appropriately
• Able to interact in a positive and professional manner with internal personnel (including other departments) and external colleagues and vendors
• Able to work independently or with minimal supervision, take initiative, and complete tasks to deadlines
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