The Clinical Research Associate ensures sustainable trial execution at Site. Performs on-site and remote monitoring activities related to initiation, conduct, and timely completion of Phase I-IV GDD trials within the country in adherence with monitoring procedures and processes in accordance with ICH / GCP, local regulations, and SOPs.
Proactive site performance management (recruitment & quality) and early identification of real site needs and issues as the single best point of contact (internally & externally) for all sites.
About the Role
Your key responsibilities :
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
* Frontline liaison between Novartis and sites to ensure successful collaboration, meeting Novartis expectations on milestones and deliverables with true ownership mindset.
* Manage assigned study sites, conducting phase I-IV protocols according to the Monitoring Plan and Novartis procedures.
* Perform Site Initiation Visits, ensure site personnel are fully trained on all trial-related aspects, and provide ongoing training for amendments and new personnel as needed.
* Conduct continuous site monitoring activities (onsite and remote). Implement site management activities to ensure compliance with protocol, ICH / GCP, regulations, and documentation standards.
* Identify deficiencies in site processes, monitor outside activities, collaborate closely with sites on risk mitigation and process improvements.
* Promote a compliance culture, ensuring adherence to high standards and ethical integrity, human subject protection, and reliable trial results.
* Establish strong partnerships with sites to increase patient density and minimize issues.
* Engage early with sites regarding patient inventory and flow, in collaboration with global and local study teams.
* Perform Site Closeout activities per SOPs and regulations, ensuring proper follow-up and archiving.
* Collaborate proactively with the SSO Clinical Project Manager, CRA Manager, and other stakeholders to optimize recruitment, site development, and data quality.
* Participate in audit and inspection readiness activities, ensuring corrective actions are implemented timely.
* Qualifications include a degree in Scientific disciplines, at least 1-year experience as a CRA, fluency in Italian, good knowledge of English (B2), and willingness to travel across Italy.
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