Responsibilities:
We are currently looking for a Senior Clinical Research Associate to support our Clinical Operations Team. Reporting to the Director, Clinical Operations, you will be part of a cross-functional team and contribute to the operational execution of global clinical trials, as well as support the performance and quality targets for Vifor Pharma-sponsored studies.
You bring excellent verbal and written communication skills. Your attitude and entrepreneurial spirit are congruent with the company values. You are interpersonally aware and culturally sensitive, with the ability to work in highly networked organizations with many partners. You are a team player, working well in cross-functional teams, but also being able to work independently. You take a thorough approach with high attention to detail and can think and influence conceptually, strategically and rationally. You are effectively able to plan and prioritize workload, with an accurate sense of urgency. You are an eager learner and can act as a fast-paced, proactive ambassador of Vifor Pharma.
Tasks:
‒ Provide project-specific support and conduct site visits to oversee the activities of the CRAs and the contracted CRO
‒ Ensure proper adherence to global and local clinical research regulations
‒ Support the study sites to reach Vifor Pharma’s targets regarding patient recruitment, data quality and timelines
‒ Participate in development of project-specific documents (protocol, ICF), plans (e.g., Clinical Monitoring, Communication, Project Management, etc.), and other study-related documents (manuals, instructions, etc.)
‒ Support study site selection process
‒ Manage external vendors that provide systems supporting clinical trial conduct (e.g., CTMS, EDC, IWRS, eTMF, etc.)
‒ Prepare internal and external memos, reports, documents, and correspondence required to properly manage and document activities on clinical studies
‒ Assist study sites in query resolution
‒ Coordinate the collection and management of clinical trial documentation to be filed in Trial Master File and Electronic Study Files
‒ Support operational execution of clinical trials, from start-up activities until study close-out
‒ Ensure operational support of clinical study teams including taking and distributing meeting minutes and follow up action items
‒ Set-up, manage and maintain ICH GCP compliant Trial Master File and assist in review and audit of vendor Trial Master File to ensure compliance
‒ Provide input into department SOPs and procedures
‒ Be an active member of internal and external clinical study teams
Qualifications:
The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of this position are typically acquired through the following combination of education, experience, and knowledge, or the equivalent:
Minimum Requirements
‒ Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent degree
‒ 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including relevant experience as Clinical Research Associate, including on-site monitoring and oversight of CROs/vendors
‒ Strong working knowledge of FDA and EMA Regulations, ICH Guidelines, and GCP governing of the conduct of clinical trials
‒ Familiar with clinical trial documentation and regulatory requirements
‒ Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
‒ Fluency in English, oral and written
‒ Ability to travel (up to 40%)
Preferred Requirements
- Advanced (graduate) degree is preferred
- Experience in nephrology and/or working with dialysis units is a plus
- Experience in rare disease is a plus
- Additional language skills are a plus (e.g., Spanish)
PLEASE NOTE:
As a federal contractor, Vifor Pharma, Inc. is required to comply with Executive Order 14042, which requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 absent a bona fide medical reason, a genuine religious belief, on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements. All employees must be in compliance with Vifor Pharma, Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine policy at the commencement of their employment.