Clinical Research Specialist

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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;