Job Description

The In-House Clinical Research Associate is responsible for supporting clinical study teams, primarily the field CRAs and the Project/Task Manager, as required on clinical trial administrative duties. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Retrieve, file, and maintain essential regulatory documents from clinical trial sites for the Trial Master File (TMF) or another central documents file platform or system held by TRI or Sponsor/Client.
• Review site essential regulatory documents for accuracy and completeness as required by FDA regulations, ICH GCP, Sponsor requirements, and corporate or Sponsor SOPs.
• Track essential regulatory documents in a centralized web-based system and/or other database.
• Troubleshoot essential regulatory document issues by applying existing knowledge to solve new problems.
• Coordinate or assist in distribution of trial-related materials to study sites.
• May assist in monitoring visit preparation and/or follow up such as teleconference arrangements, regulatory file review, and agenda preparation.

NOTE: Specialized experience in eTMF (e.g., Veeva Vault) processing and system administration skills-sets and/or additional responsibilities may be required for some staff. This job may serve as a transition or training role for the position of field CRA, as appropriate.

Job Requirements

• Understanding of medical and clinical trials terminology.
• Ability to negotiate with investigators, research nurses, and site staff to reach desired resolution.
• Able to work independently or with minimal supervision as well as within a team.
• Excellent attention to detail with organizational and prioritization skills for efficient productivity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required (MS Word, Excel, Outlook at a minimum).
• Excellent professional writing and verbal communication skills (position requires clear phone and email communication).
• Able to multi-task during the review/processing and preparation of essential regulatory documentation.
• Must be self-motivated, with a positive attitude, and willing to ask questions to get the job done right.
• Must have excellent time management skills, able to adhere to strict timelines and expectations.
• Experience with regulatory document review/collection and IRB submissions (including OHRP regulations), a plus.
• Experience with using a Trial Master File, a plus.
• This is a hybrid position with 2 days in TRI's Bethesda, Maryland office, and 3 days working remotely.