The scope of responsibilities will include
Start-up Responsibilities:
Is involved with in-house and on-site activities related to site identification and new clinical trial placement.
Is involved in setting clinical trials related collaboration with medical professionals.
Ensures comprehensive internal handovers from Feasibility to Operations.
Defines the optimal site profile for a study and recommends the best, high-quality sites after contacting and evaluating their capabilities and potential for study conduct.
Reviews therapeutic indication, and study specific materials prior to contacting sites.
Creates and/or maintains a site identification tracker.
Regularly communicates with Project Teams to update them on the status/progress of the site ID, as well as highlights any potential risks or issues to timelines or objectives.
Ongoing Project Responsibilities (all phases):
Creates and maintains a therapeutic area-specific site database.
Assists Project Teams during the enrollment phase by identifying additional sites when necessary.
Develops strategies to accelerate site identification through the use of external databases like Citeline and CenterWatch, contacting SMOs, site networks, advocacy and support groups and central IRBs etc.
Training: Trains CTAs and CRAs on how to get the best information from sites, acts as a trainer and mentor.
Business Development and Corporate assignments: Participates in the preparation of presentations for client and bid defense meetings, provides input in various regulatory aspects (as requested).
Qualifications
Life sciences degree (proven CRA experience is a plus)
Experience of working in practical healthcare settings (hospital, outpatient clinic) is a strong plus.
Prior experience in Site Identification/Study Start-Up activities is a strong plus.
Practical experience in clinical trials related activities (study coordinator, sub-investigator) is a strong plus.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as time management skills
Demonstrates the ability to multitask under compressed deadlines across several projects, each with unique requirements
Advanced English and native Italian
You are dynamic. You are curious. You are more than your job. For you, excellence isn’t just a word; it’s the measure for all you do. You’re passionate. Driven. Dedicated. You can’t stand mediocrity. And you might be the team member we're looking for.
Our team is searching for a clinical trials savvy candidate who is a relationship pro, dedicated to connecting with medical institutions to advance clinical trials in the best way.
If you feel it is time to make your skills and knowledge visible within a growing company with true focus on its people, then PSI is the right choice for you. You will be on the frontline of the new medications development and will work closely with cross-functional experts to drive your startup projects forward.
