Senior Clinical Research Associate

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Company:
 
Covance
Company Profile | Current Opportunities (2)
Job Location(s): Detroit
Special Notes/Instructions:Please apply online at: www.covance.com/careers
Employment Term: Regular
Employment TypeFull Time
Start Date:8-1-04
Starting Salary Range:Not Provided
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience: 4 to 6 years
Related Categories:Research and Development

Position Description


People come to Covance to make a difference in the world!


At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career.

Covance Inc., with headquarters in Princeton, NJ, is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive drug development services companies with 2003 revenues of $940 million, global operations, and 6,500 employees worldwide. Covance's purpose is to lead advancements in drug development through science, service, and shaping solutions.

We are seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate- Site Management t in for a home-based position in Detroit MI.

  • Site administration and site monitoring responsibility for clinical studies according to Covance Standard Operating Procedures, ICH Guidelines and GCP.
  • May act as Local Project Coordinator.
  • May manage small projects under direction of a Project Manager/Director, as assigned.
  • May serve as lead monitor for a protocol or project and may assist in establishing monitoring plans.
  • Review progress of projects and initiate appropriate actions to achieve target objectives.
  • Organize and make presentations at Investigator Meetings.
  • Report, write narratives and follow-up on serious adverse experiences.
  • May participate in the development of protocols and Case Report Forms.
  • May participate in writing clinical trial reports.
  • Interact with internal work groups to evaluate needs, resources and timelines.
  • May act as contact for clinical trial supplies and other suppliers (vendors).
  • Responsible for all aspects of study site monitoring including routine monitoring and close-out of clinical sites, maintenance of study files, conduct of pre-study and initiation visits; liaise with vendors; and other duties, as assigned.
  • General On-Site Monitoring Responsibilities
  • Occasional Travel to investigator sites.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
  • University/college degree (life science preferred), or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution, nursing certification, medical or laboratory technology.
  • Thorough knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP including a basic understanding of regulatory requirements in other countries. • Thorough understanding of the drug development process.
  • Fluent in local office language and in English, both written and verbal.
  • Thorough knowledge of Covance S.O.P.s regarding site monitoring.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of clinical research monitoring experience (including pre-study, initiation, routine monitoring and closeout visits). In lieu of the above requirements, candidates with > five (5) years supervisory experience in a health care setting and three (3) years clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industries (including monitoring) will be considered.
  • Have a full understanding of Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting, process production of reports, narratives and follow up of SAEs.
  • One (1) or more year’s additional experience in a related field (i.e. medical, clinical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, research, data analysis, data management or technical writing) is preferred. • Local project coordination and/or project management.

    Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Please apply online at: www.covance.com/careers, indicating that you viewed this position on michiganjobnetwork.com

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