Associate Clinical Research Associate - Midrand at MSD

Brief Description of Position

• With support of SrCRA/CRA and/or CRA Manager, acts as primary site contact and site manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study, taking responsibility of allocated sites. Develops strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all phases of the trial.
• Performs clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents.  
• Gains an in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures. Coordinates & manages various tasks in collaboration with other sponsor roles to achieve Site Ready.
• Participates & provides inputs on site selection and validation activities.

Performs remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools to ensure:

• Data generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased
• Subjects’ right, safety and well-being are protected
• Conducts site visits including but not limited to validation visits, initiation visits, monitoring visits, close-out visits and records clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non-visit contact reports appropriately in a timely manner.
• Collects, reviews, and monitors required regulatory documentation for study start-up, study maintenance and study close-out.
• Communicates with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections and overall site performance.
• Identifies, assesses and resolves site performance, quality or compliance problems and escalates per defined CRA Escalation Pathway as appropriate in collaboration with CRA Manager, CRM, TA Head and CRD as needed.  
• Works in partnership with GCTO country operations, finance, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, legal and regional operations, HQ functional areas and externally with vendors and IRB/IECs and Regulatory Authorities in support of assigned sites  
• Manages and maintains information and documentation in CTMS, eTMF and various other systems as appropriate and per timelines.
• Supports audit/inspection activities as needed.
• Performs co-monitoring where appropriate.