Clinical Study Administrator

AstraZeneca • Wilmington, DE

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About The Position

Clinical Study Administrator The Clinical Study Administrator (CSA) assists in the coordination and administration of the study activities from the start up to execution and close out, and within the Local Study Team (LST) to ensure quality and consistency of interventional study deliverables to time, cost and quality objectives. Main Duties and Responsibilities Assists in coordination and administration of clinical studies from the start-up to execution and closeout. Collects, assists in preparation, reviews and tracks documents for the application process. Assists in timely submission of proper application/documents to EC/IRB and, where appropriate to Regulatory Authorities for the duration of the study. Interfaces with Investigators, external service providers and CRAs during the document collection process to support effective delivery of a study and its documents. Serves as local administrative main contact and works closely with the CRAs and/or the LSAD for the duration of the study. Operational responsibility for the correct set-up and maintenance of the local eTMF and ISF including document tracking in accordance with ICH-GCP and local requirements. Ensures essential documents under their responsibility are uploaded in a timely manner to maintain the eTMF “Inspection Readiness”. Ensuresthat all study documents are ready for final archiving and completion of local part of the eTMF and supports the CRA in the close out activities for the ISF. Contributes to the production and maintenance of study documents, ensuring template and version compliance. Creates and/or imports clinical-regulatory documents into the Global Electronic Management System (e.g. ANGEL) ensuring compliance with the AstraZeneca Authoring Guide for Regulatory Documents. Contributes to electronic applications/submissions by handling clinical-regulatory documents according to the requested technical standards i.e., Submission Ready Standards (SRS), supporting effective publishing and delivery to regulatory authorities Sets-up, populates and accurately maintains information in AstraZeneca tracking and communication tools (e.g. CTMS such as VCV, SharePoint, etc) and supports others in the usage of these systems (with the exception of countries where there is a specific role dedicated to set up and update the systems). At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the Clinical Study Process and an understanding of the range of working procedures relating to it, together with an understanding of the ICH-GCP guidelines.
• Ability to develop advanced computer skills to increase efficiency in daily tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in an international team environment.
• Willingness and ability to train others on study administration procedures.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, excellent attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment with shifting priorities.
• Team oriented and flexible; ability to respond quickly to shifting demands and opportunities.
• Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of experience in clinical trials and regulatory documents or similar
• Accountable and inquisitive; thinks "outside the box"
• Must be methodical, compliant to processes yet flexible when needed
• High ability to manage priorities and Local Study Team expectations
• Independent yet able to work cohesively with a team

Nice To Haves

• Veeva experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordination and administration of clinical studies from the start-up to execution and closeout.
• Collects, assists in preparation, reviews and tracks documents for the application process.
• Assists in timely submission of proper application/documents to EC/IRB and, where appropriate to Regulatory Authorities for the duration of the study.
• Interfaces with Investigators, external service providers and CRAs during the document collection process to support effective delivery of a study and its documents.
• Serves as local administrative main contact and works closely with the CRAs and/or the LSAD for the duration of the study.
• Operational responsibility for the correct set-up and maintenance of the local eTMF and ISF including document tracking in accordance with ICH-GCP and local requirements.
• Ensures essential documents under their responsibility are uploaded in a timely manner to maintain the eTMF “Inspection Readiness”.
• Ensuresthat all study documents are ready for final archiving and completion of local part of the eTMF and supports the CRA in the close out activities for the ISF.
• Contributes to the production and maintenance of study documents, ensuring template and version compliance.
• Creates and/or imports clinical-regulatory documents into the Global Electronic Management System (e.g. ANGEL) ensuring compliance with the AstraZeneca Authoring Guide for Regulatory Documents.
• Contributes to electronic applications/submissions by handling clinical-regulatory documents according to the requested technical standards i.e., Submission Ready Standards (SRS), supporting effective publishing and delivery to regulatory authorities
• Sets-up, populates and accurately maintains information in AstraZeneca tracking and communication tools (e.g. CTMS such as VCV, SharePoint, etc) and supports others in the usage of these systems (with the exception of countries where there is a specific role dedicated to set up and update the systems).

Benefits

• qualified retirement programs
• paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
• health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level