Job Opportunities at Syneos Health Clinical Solutions

Job Responsibilities

• On a stand-alone project acts as Project Leader, including primary Sponsor contact for all contracted Data Management activities and deliverables. On a full service project acts as Functional Lead for Data Management including primary contact for internal liaison between Data Management/Operations and Project Management, Clinical Monitoring, and other functional groups
• Coordinate the work of the assigned Data Management/Data Operations team
• Ensures launch, delivery and completion of all Data Management activities and milestones according to contractual agreement and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and regulations
• Provides project specific training to internal and external audiences as required
• Responsible for financial management of assigned projects / programs, including revenue recognition, changes in scope and participation in internal project review meetings, including liaison with Finance and Contracts groups as needed
• Monitors and communicates project/program progress to the Sponsor and project team including use of project status reports and tracking tools/metrics to enable in stream data collection and query management
• Supports the management of resources on assigned projects/programs
• Plan, manages and requests resources for assigned projects
• Develop and maintain project plans, specifications and documentation in line with SOP requirements
• Maintains documentation on an ongoing basis and ensures that all TMF filing is up to date
• Participates in, and presents at internal, Sponsor, third-party, and investigator meetings
• Plans for and creates necessary documentation to support internal and external audits; participates in such audits
• Trains and mentors data management staff, acts as a subject matter expert
• Prepares input for, and participates in proposal bid defense meetings
• Maintains proficiency in Data Management systems and processes through regular training. May attend/represent the company at professional meetings/conferences
• Performs other work related duties as assigned. Minimal travel may be required (up to 25%)

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• BA/BS in the biological sciences or related disciplines in the natural science/health care field or Registered Nurse. In lieu of degree, equivalent relevant work experience.
• Clinical data management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Clinical Data Management practices and relational database management software systems.
• Strong project management skills and knowledge of project management methodologies
• Demonstrated staff leadership skills.
• Contract Research Organization (CRO) experience preferred.
• Direct exposure to Oracle Clinical, Rave, or Inform systems. Knowledge of medical terminology, clinical data, and ICH/Good Clinical Practices.
• Proficiency in MS Windows navigation, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email applications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills
• Good organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to multitask under tight deadlines while providing attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change, to work independently, as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to make effective decisions and manage multiple priorities in a highly dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP regulatory requirements for clinical studies, in particular requirements applicable to Clinical Data Management

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WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities

• On a stand-alone project acts as Project Leader, including primary Sponsor contact for all contracted Data Management activities and deliverables. On a full service project acts as Functional Lead for Data Management including primary contact for internal liaison between Data Management/Operations and Project Management, Clinical Monitoring, and other functional groups
• May take on a primary oversight/liaison role for a program/partnership including representation on governance committees and input to the Partnership Operating Manual (POM)
• Development and adherence to standards across a program of projects
• Coordinate the work of the assigned Data Management/Data Operations team including PDMs assigned to projects within the program
• Ensures launch, delivery and completion of all Data Management activities and milestones according to contractual agreement and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and regulations
• Provides project specific training to internal and external audiences as required
• Responsible for financial management of assigned projects / programs, including revenue recognition, changes in scope and participation in internal project review meetings, including liaison with Finance and Contracts groups as needed
• Monitors and communicates project/program progress to the Sponsor and project team including use of project status reports and tracking tools/metrics to enable in stream data collection and query management
• Supports the management of resources on assigned projects/programs
• Plans, manages and requests resources for assigned projects / programs supporting PDMs on a program to plan for most efficient resource assignment
• Develops and maintains project plans, specifications and documentation in line with SOP requirements
• Maintains documentation on an ongoing basis and ensures that all TMF filing is correct and up to date
• Participates in, and presents at internal, Sponsor, third-party, and investigator meetings
• Plans for and creates necessary documentation to support internal and external audits; participates in such audits
• May participate in or lead Data Management/Operations process improvement initiatives
• May supervise/line manage others
• Participates in the development of departmental technologies, SOPs, processes, and procedures
• Trains and mentors data management staff, acts as a subject matter expert. Develops and delivers applicable data management departmental training.
• Prepares input for, and participates in proposal bid defense meetings
• Maintains proficiency in Data Management systems and processes through regular training. May attend/represent the company at professional meetings/conferences. Takes the opportunity to network with colleagues for new and/or repeat business
• May represent Data Management/Data Operations in company-wide initiatives
• Performs other work related duties as assigned. Minimal travel may be required (up to 25%)

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• Progressively responsible work experience in line with the expectations of the role.
• BA/BS in the biological sciences or related disciplines in the natural science/health care field or Registered Nurse. In lieu of degree, equivalent relevant work experience.
• Extensive Clinical data management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive experience in Clinical Data Management practices and relational database management software systems.
• Strong project management skills and knowledge of project management methodologies
• Demonstrated staff leadership skills.
• Contract Research Organization (CRO) experience preferred.
• Direct exposure to Oracle Clinical, Rave, or Inform systems. Knowledge of medical terminology, clinical data, and ICH/Good Clinical Practices.
• Proficiency in MS Windows navigation, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email applications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills
• Good organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to multitask under tight deadlines while providing attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change, to work independently, as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to make effective decisions and manage multiple priorities in a highly dynamic environment.
• Extensive knowledge of ICH/GCP regulatory requirements for clinical studies, in particular requirements applicable to Clinical Data Management

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WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs site qualification, site initiation, interim monitoring, site management activities and close-out visits (performed on-site or remotely) ensuring regulatory, ICH-GCP and/or Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practice (GPP) and protocol compliance. Uses judgment and experience to evaluate overall performance of site and site staff and to provide recommendations regarding site-specific actions; immediately communicates/escalates serious issues to the project team and develops action plans. Maintains a working knowledge of ICH/GCP Guidelines or other applicable guidance, relevant regulations, and company SOPs/processes.
• Verifies the process of obtaining informed consent has been adequately performed and documented for each subject/patient, as required/appropriate. Demonstrates diligence in protecting the confidentiality of each subject/patient. Assesses factors that might affect subject/patient’s safety and clinical data integrity at an investigator/physician site such as protocol deviation/violations and pharmacovigilance issues.
• Per the Clinical Monitoring/Site Management Plan (CMP/SMP):
• Assesses site processes
• Conducts Source Document Review of appropriate site source documents and medical records
• Verifies required clinical data entered in the case report form (CRF) is accurate and complete
• Applies query resolution techniques remotely and on site, and provides guidance to site staff as necessary, driving query resolution to closure within agreed timelines
• Utilizes available hardware and software to support the effective conduct of the clinical study data review and capture
• Verifies site compliance with electronic data capture requirements
• May perform investigational product (IP) inventory, reconciliation and reviews storage and security. Verifies the IP has been dispensed and administered to subjects/patients according to the protocol. Verifies issues or risks associated with blinded or randomized information related to IP. Applies knowledge of GCP/local regulations and organizational procedures to ensure IP is appropriately (re)labelled, imported and released/returned.
• Routinely reviews the Investigator Site File (ISF) for accuracy, timeliness and completeness. Reconciles contents of the ISF with the Trial Master File (TMF). Ensures the investigator/physician site is aware of the requirement of archiving essential documents in accordance with local guidelines and regulations.
• Documents activities via confirmation letters, follow-up letters, trip reports, communication logs, and other required project documents as per SOPs and Clinical Monitoring Plan/Site Management Plan. Supports subject/patient recruitment, retention and awareness strategies. Enters data into tracking systems as required to track all observations, ongoing status and assigned action items to resolution.
• For assigned activities, understands project scope, budgets, and timelines; manages site-level activities / communication to ensure project objectives, deliverables and timelines are met. Must be able to quickly adapt to changing priorities to achieve goals / targets.
• May act as primary liaison with study site personnel, or in collaboration with Central Monitoring Associate. Ensures all assigned sites and project-specific site team members are trained and compliant with applicable requirements.
• Prepares for and attends Investigator Meetings and/or sponsor face to face meetings. Participates in global clinical monitoring/project staff meetings (inclusive of Sponsor representation, as applicable) and attends clinical training sessions according to the project specific requirements.
• Provides guidance at the site and project level towards audit readiness standards and supports preparation for audit and required follow-up actions.
• Maintains a working knowledge of ICH/GCP Guidelines or other applicable guidance, relevant regulations, and company SOPs/processes; completes assigned training as required.
• For Real World Late Phase, the CRA II will use the business card title of Site Management Associate II. Additional responsibilities include:
• Site support throughout the study lifecycle from site identification through close-out
• Knowledge of local requirements for real world late phase study designs
• Chart abstraction activities and data collection
• Collaboration with Sponsor affiliates, medical science liaisons and local country staff
• The SMA II may be requested to train junior staff
• Identify and communicate out of scope activities to Lead CRA/Project Manager
• Proactively suggest potential sites based on local knowledge of treatment patterns, patient advocacy and Health Care Provider (HCP) associations

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree or RN in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH Guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Must demonstrate good computer skills and be able to embrace new technologies
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage required travel of up to 75% on a regular basis