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Under direct supervision, this Associate Clinical Research Specialist will be responsible for supporting one or several clinical trials and projects within the Clinical R&D Department while fostering strong, productive relationships with colleagues across the organization.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general direction and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:
* Serves as a Clinical Research Specialist within the Clinical R&D Department to support execution of company sponsored clinical trials, ensuring compliance with timelines and study milestones, for Mentor under supervision;
* Participates in the feasibility, selection, set up, conduct and closure of a clinical trial within the allocated countries, in accordance with the ICH-GCP, applicable legislation and Company Standard Operating Procedures;
* May serve as the primary contact for clinical trial sites (e.g. site management);
* Assists in the development of clinical trial documents (e.g. study protocol, informed consents, CRF, monitoring plan, study manual, investigator brochure, annual reports);
* Supports applicable trial registration (e.g. www.clinicaltrials.gov ) from study initiation through posting of results and support publications as needed;
* Coordinates and executes ordering, tracking, and accountability of investigational devices and trial materials;
* Interfaces and collaborates with site personnel, IRBs/ECs, contractors/vendors, and company personnel;
* Interfaces and collaborates with Clinical Research Associates (CRAs);
* Assists in overseeing and supports the development and execution of Investigator agreements and trial payments;
* Assists in clinical data review to prepare data for statistical analyses and publications;
* May perform monitoring activities including site qualification visits, site initiation visits, interim monitoring visits or close out visits based on study need;
* May provide on-site procedural protocol compliance and data collection support to the clinical trial sites;
* Assists in tracking assigned project budgets;
* Should develop a strong understanding of the pipeline, product portfolio and business needs;
* Generally manages work with supervision. Independent decision-making for simple situations but requires guidance for complex situations.
Functional and Technical Competencies:
* Good understanding of clinical research science and processes, clinical trends, and global clinical trial regulations;
* Proven track record in supporting clinical projects within clinical/ surgical research setting, on time, and in compliance to SOPs and regulations;
* Presentation and technical writing skills;