Regional Site Start Up II - FSP

Parexel•Southport, NC

8d•Remote

About The Position

Parexel FSP is looking for a Regional Site Start Up II to join their team in the US or Canada. The Regional Site Start Up (SSU) role is responsible for leading and delivering site start-up and activation activities across clinical trials. This role will ensure timely site activation, maintain strong relationships with sites, and work cross-functionally with internal and external teams to efficiently achieve study site activation timelines. The role provides regional expertise, ensuring large areas of geographic-specific needs are addressed and adherence to study milestone timelines. This role must possess excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams to ensure timelines are achieved.

Requirements

Demonstrated interpersonal & leadership skills
A data driven approach to planning, executing, and problem solving
Effective communication skills via verbal, written and presentation abilities
Proactive and self-disciplined, ability to meet deadlines, effective use of time, and prioritization
Demonstrated vendor management experience
Technical proficiency in trial management systems (CTMS, TMF) and MS applications including (but not limited to) Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel
Experience in the clinical drug development process, including study start-up
Knowledge of ICH/GCP and regulatory guidelines/directives
Ability to understand and implement operational strategic direction and guidance for respective clinical trials, fostering a culture of collaboration and trust across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Support stakeholders by addressing concerns promptly and professionally, building positive relationships, and ensuring clear communication to maintain alignment with trial objectives
Contribute to team productivity by maintaining open communication and supporting team members in their tasks
Bachelor’s Degree, minimum
3 - 4 years
Must have experience working with US and Canada.

Responsibilities

Accountable to delivering individual site activation timelines to plan for assigned sites
Gather, organize and share, as appropriate, all required essential documents from clinical sites and Sponsor specific documents to ensure compliance with Regulatory and Sponsor requirements as part of the site activation process
Collect site intelligence to inform site discussions and maintain site information in CTMS
Ensure site regulatory packages meet country requirements, TMF standards and ICH-GCP compliance
Assist with reviewing Informed Consent Forms (ICF) as requested
Facilitate the translation of Essential Documents that may be required in languages other than English for purposes of submission to and approval from Regulatory Health Authorities and/or Independent Review Board/Ethics Committees
Provide regional expertise, addressing specific geographic challenges to facilitate site activation.
Serve as the primary point of contact and escalation point for sites: troubleshoot issues and provide strategic solutions to ensure activation timelines are achieved
Update trackers with key study information, risks and mitigation strategies
Ensure all site start-up documents are filed in the TMF and are inspection ready
Support inspection readiness activities related to site start up documents
Partner with internal, external stakeholders and clinical sites to ensure good communication and coordination through the site start-up phase
Ensure alignment with all global and local regulatory requirements
Maintain accurate records of site activation progress, including updates on document collections, submissions statuses, and timelines
Identify and escalate challenges or delays in document collection, regulatory submissions, or site activation processes for resolution
Identify opportunities for process improvement in site start-up activities and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness