Primary Objective of Position
The Senior Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA) is responsible for acting as a central point of communication between Puma and his/her allocated investigative sites for all assigned clinical trial-related activities, to ensure trials are conducted on time and budget while remaining fully compliant with International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines and the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in effect.
Major Duties / Responsibilities
In-House and Field Sr. CRA
Maintains on-going communication with sites to respond to questions, resolve issues (eg, data queries, study management), support the site staff, oversee the efficient conduct of the trial, and ensure continued compliance
Facilitates preparation and collection of site level documents
Assesses site performance and conducts training/re-training when necessary to ensure site compliance with the protocol, applicable regulations, and Puma expectations
Develops and maintains relationships with clinical site investigators and other site staff
Assists site staff in maintaining audit/inspection readiness and in responding to any observations made by the auditor/inspector
Escalates site issues and collaborates with the study team and site staff to resolve issues
Participates in and contributes to study-specific team meetings
Performs other tasks, as assigned by the manager/Clinical Operation Lead/designee, to promote the efficient conduct of the study
If Applicable
Conducts all activities involved in on-site visits consistent with the applicable Clinical Monitoring Plan (CMP), SOPs, and ICH GCP for site qualification, site initiation, interim monitoring, site close-out, and other site visits (eg, booster visits)
Writes confirmation letters, follow-up letters, and site visit reports that conform to guidelines and timelines as stated in the applicable CMP and SOPs
Reviews and approves site-specific informed consent forms
Submits documents to a central Institutional Review Board on behalf of investigative sites
Reviews site visit reports as well as confirmation and follow-up letters written by field CRAs, and provides timely feedback
Mentors less-experienced CRAs
Manages study team meeting in the absence of the Clinical Trial Manager
Performs additional activities as assigned:
Assists with budget negotiations under the direction of the Director/designee
Manages Clinical Operations vendors under the direction of the Director/designee
Represents Puma at key therapeutic meetings
Maintains operational expertise to support Clinical Science Liaison personnel
Conducts strategic negotiations with site staff
Competencies
Clear and timely communication, both written and verbal
Ability to handle a moderate to high volume of highly complex tasks within an established timeframe
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
Ability to build relationships within the team, across departments, and with external contacts (eg, site staff, vendors)
Proactively identify and resolve/escalate project-related operational issues
Ability to work independently on routine assignments, or under supervision on new assignments
Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet programs, document management systems, and electronic data capture applications
Supervisory Duties
This position is unlikely to have employee supervisory responsibilities.
Required Education and Professional Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience, preferably in science or a health-related field
Minimum of five years of health-related experience (eg, study coordinator, research lab, pharmaceutical/biotech company, CRO) or equivalent, including minimum of three years of CRA experience
Strong understanding of ICH GCP and knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements related to clinical research
Preferred Education and Experience
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that ae required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, approximately 8:30 AM to 5 PM, depending on the schedule for the day. This position occasionally requires working outside of these hours and may extend to evenings and weekends as business needs require.
Sr. field CRAs are likely to encounter irregular hours due to travel and on-site responsibilities, sometimes exceeding eight hours per day. They are expected to remain on site a minimum of 6 hours for interim monitoring visits unless all scheduled tasks can be completed in less time.
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional, virtual environment, working from a remote location, usually the employee’s home. In addition, Sr. field CRAs may work in a variety of professional office settings at various investigative sites.
Travel
Position is a mix of remote and on-site monitoring. Out-of-area and overnight travel is expected, currently less than 50%. However, travel requirements are expected to increase in the future, up to 75%.
Physical Demands
This is a remote position with employees working from a home office. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this position. The physical demands of the home office are normally associated with extended amounts of time sitting and using office equipment (including a computer, keyboard, and mouse), standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
In addition to the above, Sr. field CRAs may be engaged in frequent walking and use of a motor vehicle or other transportation, including air and ground. Their travel will require carrying a laptop, lifting luggage, and possibly long flight times and delays.
Compensation Range
The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $165,000 per year. Higher compensation may be available for someone with advanced skills and/or experience.
At Puma Biotechnology, we offer an attractive compensation package to our team members. Any offer would include a competitive base salary (estimate shared above), an annual bonus target, and a robust benefits package. Actual individual pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
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Puma Biotechnology Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
