Monitoring Excellence Academy - Oncology / CART/ Ophthalmology - CRA 1 - Central or West

Fortrea

$80K — $90K *
US-Anywhere
+ 23 other locationsRemote
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) or Research Nurse in Oncology or Ophthalmology
  • Experience with CAR T therapy is a plus
  • Degree in a related health profession or nursing license
  • Willingness to travel 65-70% for clinical study visits
  • Strong understanding of clinical trial protocols and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

  • Monitor clinical study sites, including routine checks and close-outs
  • Manage site operations according to project plans
  • Ensure study staff are trained and equipped to conduct the protocol
  • Verify adherence to informed consent and regulatory standards
  • Maintain data integrity through careful monitoring of Case Report Forms (CRFs)
  • Report and follow up on Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
  • Coordinate clinical projects and possibly act as a local client contact

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with remote options
  • Opportunities for travel, both domestic and international
  • Training and development for new employees
  • Exposure to various sites and diverse clinical trials
  • Collaborative team culture in a fast-paced setting
Full Job Description

We are seeking strong, Oncology or Ophthalmology Clinical Research Coordinators or Research Nurses with 2+ years of current experience. Must have 2+ years of Oncology, CAR T or Ophthalmology experience as a CRC or research nurse. Open to various Central or West coast hub locations around the US and French Speaking candidates in Montreal, Canada. Must be willing to travel 65-70%.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials and respond to emergency situations based upon clinical research standards.

Responsibilities:

  • 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 -
  • Responsible for all aspects of site management as prescribed in the project plans
  • General On-Site Monitoring
  • Ensure the study staff who will conduct the protocol have received the proper materials and instructions to safely enter patients into the study
  • Ensure the protection of study patients by verifying that informed consent procedures and protocol requirements are adhered to according to the applicable regulatory requirements
  • Ensure the integrity of the data submitted on Case Report Forms (CRFs) or other data collection tools by careful source document Monitor data for missing or implausible data
  • Responsible for all aspects of registry management as prescribed in the project plans - Undertake feasibility work when requested
  • Complete Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting, process production of repo11s, narratives and follow up of  SAEs
  • Independently perform CRF review; query generation and resolution against established data review guidelines on Fortrea or client data management systems as assigned by management
  • Assist with training of new employees, eg. co-monitoring
  • Coordinate designated clinical projects as a Local Project Coordinator (with supervision, if applicable) and may act as a local client contact as assigned
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

  • University or college degree, or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g. nursing licensure)
  • 2+ years as a Study Coordinator or Research Nurse in specified therapeutic areas
  • Oncology or Ophthalmology experience is strongly desired ; CAR T a plus
  • 60-70% overnight travel

The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:

  • Fast paced: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.
  • Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
  • Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.
  • Technology based. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.

Work Environment:

  • Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
  • Frequent travel to clients/ site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a vehicle safely.
  • Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
  • Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
  • Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
  • Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
  • Regular and consistent attendance.
  • Varied hours may be required.
  • Target Pay Range: $80-90K

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

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