Our team of colleagues in clinical research services are at the forefront of getting cures to market. We bring a high caliber of scientific and clinical expertise to the development of drugs that address the world’s most challenging health concerns. Our Clinical Research team, who powers our PPD® clinical research portfolio, are part of our leading global contract research organization (CRO).

Who is PPD?

PPD is a leading global contract research organization. Our purpose is to improve health. Our mission is to help customers deliver life-changing therapies. Our strategy is to bend the cost and time curve of drug development and optimize value for our customers.

The PPD FSP Solution:
PPD's Functional Service Provider division partner with and serve as an extension of our PPD team, supporting our customers key functions. We cover customer needs on every level, allowing them to do more with less, with an uncompromising commitment to quality. We deploy the same top-tier talent in ALL engagement models. Exceptionally trained, rigorously supported and technologically empowered to help customers manage capacity and set programs up for success.

Joining within our PPD FSP functional area, allows you to join the renowned PPD CRO and still gain invaluable client dedicated experience.

We have an exciting opportunity for a CRA to join us and work exclusively for one of our strategic pharmaceutical partners in Italy. As part of the PPD services to this partner, you will be dedicated to client-specific projects and sites, collaborating with the clients teams under some of their systems and processes.

Clinical Research Associate, FSP - Customer-dedicated, Italy /office or home based/

This is a great opportunity for CRAs at any level currently working within the life science sector for pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies or CROs who would enjoy the opportunity to be dedicated to one strategic pharmaceutical client and to work on the Oncology Area, Vaccine or Specialty Area. You will have the opportunity to work in close contact with Client key point of contacts while receiving a close support and coaching by your PPD Line Manager. You will have the opportunity to participate in client and PPD meetings and training sessions, develop or strengthen the therapeutic knowledge. You will have the opportunity to share your experience with team members and bring your ideas to optimize the delivery of the clinical trials. You should thrive in project teams and be focused on delivering exemplary levels of customer service. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are looking to work in a collegiate environment where you want to take true ownership for your work.

You will perform and coordinate all aspects of the clinical monitoring process on client priority studies. You shall also be qualified to conduct monitoring activities independently.
- Job Qualification
- Education and Experience:_
- University degree in a science related field
- Qualified as per the Ministerial Decree dated 15/11/2011
- Ideally at least 1 year monitoring experience in clinical development phase II-IV however CRA profiles with less than one year experience will be considered as well.
- Experience with Oncology preferred but not essential
- Understanding of ICH-GCP, EU and FDA requirements
- Fluency in English and in Italian
- Valid Driver's License where applicable
- Proven clinical monitoring skills
- Demonstrated understanding of medical/therapeutic area knowledge and medical terminology
- Demonstrated ability to attain and maintain a working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and applicable Standard Operating Procedures
- Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with medical personnel
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work in a team or independently as required
- Good computer skills: good knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn appropriate software

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognise the power of being one team. We understand that you will want to grow both professionally and personally throughout your career, and therefore at PPD you will benefit from an award-winning learning and development programme, ensuring you reach your potential.

As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture, where PPD truly value a work-life balance. We’ve grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer a collaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together. We are a global organisation but with a local feel.
- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are gamechangers - We do the right thing -We are one PPD

Work Environment Requirements:
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