Study Start Up Specialist

TFS HealthScience is a leading global mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. Our expertise includes full service-capabilities, resourcing and Functional Service (FSP) solutions.

**Join Our Team as a Study Start Up Specialist**

**About this role**
- As part of our _**_Study Start Up_**_ team you will working alongside passionate and innovative professionals to ensure our customers achieve their goals._

The **Study Start Up Specialist** is part of the Site Management and Start Up Unit, within TFS Develop and will function operationally as a member of a Project Team being responsible of startup activities according to company policies, SOPs and regulatory requirements in addition to financial and contractual obligations.

The **Study Start Up Specialist **must contribute to ensure the planned start up plan is executed maximizing the recruitment window of assigned studies. As part of the job function will perform activities associated with feasibility and site identification, study site initiation process, interact with Ethics Committees or deal with investigator contracts.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Performs the startup activities of assigned studies within a country or region ensuring that those are performed on-time, within the scope and in compliance with ICH/GCP guidelines, SOPs and protocol requirements.
- Collect, review, approve process and track regulatory & investigator documents required for study site activation.
- Prepare and complete regulatory process (IEC/IRBs) including ask for requirements to the EC/IRBSs, prepare and collecting specific documentation, submission and amendments, regulatory fees.
- Collaborate with Regulatory department regarding HA/CA submission/notification.
- Main responsible of ensuring the quality control of documentation included in any submission/notification.
- Adapt Informed Consent documents according to local law and document the process following guidelines and SOPs.
- Ensure contracts are fully executed, regulatory documents and approvals are granted, IP Release authorized and specific project deliverables are completed.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Good knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines
- Good Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, SOPs and company’s Corporate Standards
- Minimum 1-3 years of relevant clinical experience
- Previous experience with investigator start-up documents and investigative sites is preferred
- Good written and communication skills in English and Italian
- Good organizational skills and experience working with cross functional teams
- Strong software and computer skills
- Capable of multi-tasking and working well under pressure to meet deadline coupled with a good understanding of working in a team environment
- Travel within this position is limited

**What We Offer**

We provide a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding environment. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and making a difference in the lives of patients

**A Bit More About Us**

Our journey began over 25 years ago in Sweden, in the city of Lund. As a global CRO with the ultimate goal of ensuring patients’ safety and well-being, we provide biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies with tailored clinical development solutions. We currently operate in 17 countries across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

Our core values of Trust, Quality, Flexibility and Passion are what make TFS Healthscience the successful company it is today. Our values shape our culture and work ethic. They reflect what we stand for and guide our organization.

**#Together we make a difference