Clinical Research Associate

As a Clinical Research Associate you will be expected to actively participate in and manage the recruitment of potential investigators and perform CA and EC submissions. You will be responsible for monitoring of clinical sites, maintenance of study files, conduct of pre-study, initiation visits, regular visits and close out visits and liaison with vendors and other duties. You will function as the primary contact for sites regarding regulatory compliance and protocol questions and communicate with clinical sites on an ongoing basis to address and resolve issues. Reporting to Clinical Operations Manager, you will be a key member of the Clinical Operations team in Italy.

We are searching for ambitious and energetic person, able to undertake challenges in the project, push forward development of the project and function well in the project team. The desired person shall be open to cross cultures communication and cooperation and shall be significantly independent in their performance.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Excellent knowledge of the clinical trial process and ICH/GCP and local requirements/guidelines

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Skills to handle multiple priorities and to work with deadlines and under pressure

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Skills to coach and mentor other clinical staff

Fluent in written and verbal English& Italian

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for recruitment of potential investigators, involvement in CA and EC submissions and notifications to regulatory authorities, translation of study-related documentation, organization of meetings and other tasks as instructed by supervisor

Responsible for monitoring of clinical sites, maintenance of study files, conduct of pre-study initiation visits, regular visits and close out visits, assists on audit/inspection visits and assists in site and vendor contracting process, liaison with vendors and other duties

Functions as the primary contact for sites regarding regulatory compliance and protocol questions and communicates with clinical sites on an ongoing basis to address and resolve issues;

Assists in Business Development activities

May have supervisory functions in clinical projects

May be required to train, coach and supervise junior staff

Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only of the things that is important to them. We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs. We are looking for people who are passionate about working clinical research and biotech, including people who identify as LGBTIQ+, have a disability or have caring responsibilities.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every application. We look forward to contacting you regarding your application.

About Us
Novotech is a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO).

Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Novotech has 34 offices across Asia-Pacific , North America , and Europe . Novotech employs over 3000 employees and has over 5000 site partnerships and the resources and infrastructure to scale regionally and globally as clinical programs advance.

Novotech provides clinical development services across all clinical trial phases and therapeutic areas including feasibility assessments, ethics committee and regulatory submissions, data management, statistical analysis, medical monitoring, safety solutions, central lab services, report write-up to ICH requirements, project and vendor management. Novotech obtained the ISO 27001 certification which is the best-known standard in the ISO family providing requirements for an Information Security Management System. Together with the ISO 9001 Quality Management system, Novotech aims at the highest IT security and quality standards for patients and biotechnology companies.

About the Team
At Novotech we have advanced therapeutic and regulatory expertise, the ability to execute across markets and a client-centric service model,so that our clients get a trusted, long-term partner and an accelerated path to bring their life-changing advances to market. This gives our employees the opportunity to develop their careers by joining a diverse and supportive global organization with a collaborative culture, whilst working with clients on the cutting-edge of life sciences.

At Novotech you will work alongside empowered teams with a shared commitment to success.

Strategic vs transactional mindset.

Ability to gain insights and make proactive decisions quickly.

Culture that fosters partnership and collaboration, where every voice is heard and valued.

Ongoing support from senior stakeholders and leadership team.

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