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CLinical Research Associate (Level II), Greece

Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD)

GR-Athens-Athens GR Marousi

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. Our clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations. With offices in 46 countries and more than 23,000 professionals worldwide, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a firm commitment to quality to help clients and partners bend the cost and time curve of drug development to deliver life-changing therapies that improve health.

PPD’s Clinical Monitoring Team is made up of monitors with institutional knowledge, in-depth therapeutic experience, and robust operational tools to help clients define and develop clinical programs, minimize delays, and execute high-quality, cost-efficient clinical studies.

As a CRA, you will ensure the highest quality review of data and effective interaction with study sites. Our CRAs conduct on-site monitoring visits throughout the study to help our clients deliver life-changing therapies to patients.

Grow within the CRA career path to Sr CRA II or PCRA or develop into a line manager role. CRAs often transition to our client dedicated teams and to becoming CTMs working alongside our Project Management team responsible for clinical deliverables on our studies.

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. It's not just talk - our award winning training programs speak for themselves.

Join PPD in our relentless pursuit of excellence - apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Monitors investigator sites to ensure the accuracy and validity of CRF entries in relation to patient records/clinic notes (source document verification)

• Assess investigational product through physical inventory and records review

• Documents observations in reports and letters in a timely manner using approved business writing standards

• Escalates observed deficiencies and issues to clinical management expeditiously, present potential solutions and follow all issues through to resolution

• Maintains regular contact between monitoring visits with investigative sites to confirm that the protocol is being followed, that previously identified issues are being resolved and that the data is being recorded in a timely manner

• Conducts monitoring tasks in accordance with the approved monitoring plan

• Participates in investigator meetings as necessary

• Identifies potential investigators in collaboration with the client company to ensure the acceptability of qualified investigative sites

• Initiates clinical trial sites according to the relevant procedures to ensure compliance with the protocol and regulatory and ICH GCP obligations, making recommendations where warranted

• Performs trial close out and retrieval of trial materials.

• Manages the essential documents, as required by local regulations and ICH GCP, before, during and after a clinical trial.

• Provides trial status tracking and progress update reports to the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) as required

• Ensures study systems are updated per agreed study conventions (e.g. Clinical Trial Management System).

• Facilitates effective communication between investigative sites, the client company and the PPD project team through written, oral and/or electronic contacts

• Responds to company, client and federal regulatory requirements/audits

• Maintains & completes administrative tasks such as expense reports and timesheets in a timely manner

• Contributes to the project team by assisting in preparation of project publications/tools, and sharing ideas/suggestions with team member

• Other project work as assigned

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. Our clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations. With offices in 46 countries and more than 23,000 professionals worldwide, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a firm commitment to quality to help clients and partners bend the cost and time curve of drug development to deliver life-changing therapies that improve health.

PPD’s Clinical Monitoring Team is made up of monitors with institutional knowledge, in-depth therapeutic experience, and robust operational tools to help clients define and develop clinical programs, minimize delays, and execute high-quality, cost-efficient clinical studies.

As a CRA, you will ensure the highest quality review of data and effective interaction with study sites. Our CRAs conduct on-site monitoring visits throughout the study to help our clients deliver life-changing therapies to patients.

Grow within the CRA career path to Sr CRA II or PCRA or develop into a line manager role. CRAs often transition to our client dedicated teams and to becoming CTMs working alongside our Project Management team responsible for clinical deliverables on our studies.

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. It's not just talk - our award winning training programs speak for themselves.

Join PPD in our relentless pursuit of excellence - apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Monitors investigator sites to ensure the accuracy and validity of CRF entries in relation to patient records/clinic notes (source document verification)

• Assess investigational product through physical inventory and records review

• Documents observations in reports and letters in a timely manner using approved business writing standards

• Escalates observed deficiencies and issues to clinical management expeditiously, present potential solutions and follow all issues through to resolution

• Maintains regular contact between monitoring visits with investigative sites to confirm that the protocol is being followed, that previously identified issues are being resolved and that the data is being recorded in a timely manner

• Conducts monitoring tasks in accordance with the approved monitoring plan

• Participates in investigator meetings as necessary

• Identifies potential investigators in collaboration with the client company to ensure the acceptability of qualified investigative sites

• Initiates clinical trial sites according to the relevant procedures to ensure compliance with the protocol and regulatory and ICH GCP obligations, making recommendations where warranted

• Performs trial close out and retrieval of trial materials.

• Manages the essential documents, as required by local regulations and ICH GCP, before, during and after a clinical trial.

• Provides trial status tracking and progress update reports to the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) as required

• Ensures study systems are updated per agreed study conventions (e.g. Clinical Trial Management System).

• Facilitates effective communication between investigative sites, the client company and the PPD project team through written, oral and/or electronic contacts

• Responds to company, client and federal regulatory requirements/audits

• Maintains & completes administrative tasks such as expense reports and timesheets in a timely manner

• Contributes to the project team by assisting in preparation of project publications/tools, and sharing ideas/suggestions with team member

• Other project work as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences related field is mandatory.

• Previous experience as a CRA minimum 2 years in Interventional studies, preferably Oncology

• Valid driver's license where applicable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven clinical monitoring skills

• Demonstrated understanding of medical/therapeutic area knowledge and medical terminology

• Demonstrated ability to attain and maintain a working knowledge of GCP's and applicable SOP's

• Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with medical personnel

• Ability to maintain customer focus through the utilization of good listening skills, attention to detail and the ability to perceive customers’ underlying issues

• Good organizational and time management skills

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in a wide range of scenarios

• Ability to work in a team or independently as required

• Good computer skills: solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn appropriate software

• Good English language and grammar skills

• Good presentation skills

• This role requires independent travel up to 60%, inclusive of traveling

Why choose PPD for your next career move?

From day one you can expect thorough, top-notch training and development opportunities.

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the Global Leaders in the clinical research and become a game changer, seeking improvements to processes and more efficient ways of working or adapting to changing financial and industry environments.

We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment by offering flexibility, work-life balance and social initiatives.

Is this what you are looking for? Then submit your CV in English to us.

Registration on our website will also give you the opportunity to be considered for other positions if this one is not the most appropriate for your qualifications and experience.

This is an ongoing search. Suitable candidates will be contacted accordingly.

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences related field is mandatory.

• Previous experience as a CRA minimum 2 years in Interventional studies, preferably Oncology

• Valid driver's license where applicable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven clinical monitoring skills

• Demonstrated understanding of medical/therapeutic area knowledge and medical terminology

• Demonstrated ability to attain and maintain a working knowledge of GCP's and applicable SOP's

• Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with medical personnel

• Ability to maintain customer focus through the utilization of good listening skills, attention to detail and the ability to perceive customers’ underlying issues

• Good organizational and time management skills

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in a wide range of scenarios

• Ability to work in a team or independently as required

• Good computer skills: solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn appropriate software

• Good English language and grammar skills

• Good presentation skills

• This role requires independent travel up to 60%, inclusive of traveling

Why choose PPD for your next career move?

From day one you can expect thorough, top-notch training and development opportunities.

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the Global Leaders in the clinical research and become a game changer, seeking improvements to processes and more efficient ways of working or adapting to changing financial and industry environments.

We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment by offering flexibility, work-life balance and social initiatives.

Is this what you are looking for? Then submit your CV in English to us.

Registration on our website will also give you the opportunity to be considered for other positions if this one is not the most appropriate for your qualifications and experience.

This is an ongoing search. Suitable candidates will be contacted accordingly.

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.

Job posted: 2020-06-04