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Thermo Fisher Scientific

FSP Sr. CRA (Oncology & Cell Therapy)

RemoteSingapore only
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Role
Research
Experience
Senior
Employment
Full-time
Salary not disclosed
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Senior Clinical Research Associate for oncology and cell therapy studies, remote in Singapore with frequent site travel. Needs 2+ years as a clinical research monitor, life sciences/RN background, strong ICH-GCP and clinical monitoring skills, English, and a valid driver’s license where applicable.

Core skills

ICH-GCPClinical monitoring

Required skills

Microsoft Office

Required languages

English Good English language and grammar skills.

What you'll do

  • Perform and coordinate all aspects of the clinical monitoring and site management process.
  • Conduct remote or on-site visits to assess protocol and regulatory compliance and manage required documentation.
  • Manage procedures and guidelines from different sponsors and/or monitoring environments, including FSO, FSP, and Government environments.
  • Act as a site processes specialist to ensure the trial is conducted in accordance with the approved protocol, ICH-GCP guidelines, applicable regulations, and SOPs.
  • Ensure subjects' rights, well-being, and data reliability.
  • Ensure audit readiness and develop collaborative relationships with investigational sites.
  • Monitor investigator sites using a risk-based monitoring approach, applying root cause analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to identify site process gaps and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Perform on-site and remote monitoring activities, including SDR, SDV, CRF review, and investigational product accountability, to ensure protocol compliance, subject safety, and data integrity.
  • Prepare monitoring reports, follow-up letters, and other study documentation in a timely manner using approved business writing standards.
  • Escalate site issues and follow them through to resolution in collaboration with clinical management and the project team.
  • Maintain regular communication with investigative sites between monitoring visits to ensure protocol adherence, timely data entry, and resolution of outstanding issues.
  • Support investigator payment activities and contribute to the timely resolution of monitoring findings in partnership with cross-functional project team members.
  • Participate in investigator meetings and support site identification, qualification, initiation, and close-out activities in accordance with study requirements, applicable regulations, and ICH-GCP.
  • Ensure essential documents are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with ICH-GCP, applicable regulations, and project requirements.
  • Conduct on-site file reviews as specified by the study.
  • Provide trial status tracking and progress update reports to the Clinical Team Manager as required.
  • Ensure study systems are updated per agreed study conventions, including Clinical Trial Management System / CTMS.
  • Perform QC check of reports generated from CTMS system where required.
  • Identify potential investigators in collaboration with the client company to ensure the acceptability of qualified investigative sites.
  • Initiate clinical trial sites according to relevant procedures to ensure compliance with the protocol and regulatory and ICH-GCP obligations, making recommendations where warranted.
  • Ensure trial close out and retrieval of trial materials.
  • Contribute to the project team by assisting in preparation of project publications/tools and sharing ideas/suggestions with team members.
  • Perform additional study tasks as assigned by CTM, such as trip report review, newsletter creation, and lead CRA team calls.
  • Facilitate effective communication between investigative sites, the client company, and the PPD project team through written, oral, and/or electronic contacts.
  • Respond to company, client, and applicable regulatory requirements, audits, and inspections.
  • Maintain and complete administrative tasks such as expense reports and timesheets in a timely manner.
  • Contribute to other project work and initiatives for process improvement as required.
  • Take on a broader mix of clinical operations and project support activities to meet study and business needs.
  • For Senior CRA: manage more complex studies and sites.
  • For Senior CRA: proactively lead risk identification and mitigation.
  • For Senior CRA: mentor less experienced CRAs.
  • For Senior CRA: serve as a key operational partner to the project team.

What they require

  • Bachelor's degree in a life sciences related field or a Registered Nursing certification or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, comparable to 2+ years as a clinical research monitor.
  • Valid driver's license where applicable.
  • In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
  • Effective clinical monitoring skills.
  • Demonstrated understanding of medical/therapeutic area knowledge and medical terminology.
  • Excellent understanding and demonstrated application of ICH GCPs, applicable regulations and procedural documents.
  • Well-developed critical thinking skills, including but not limited to critical mindset, in-depth investigation for appropriate root cause analysis and problem solving.
  • Ability to manage Risk Based Monitoring concepts and processes.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with medical personnel.
  • Ability to maintain customer focus through the utilization of good listening skills, attention to detail and the ability to perceive customers’ underlying issues.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in a wide range of scenarios.
  • Ability to work in a team or independently as required.
  • Good computer skills: proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn appropriate software.
  • Good English language and grammar skills.
  • Good presentation skills.
  • Work is performed in an office/laboratory/clinical/and/or home office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
  • Frequent drives to site locations.
  • Frequent travel, generally 60-80% but more for some individuals.
  • May also include extended overnight stays.
  • Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
  • Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
  • Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions.
  • Must be able to comply with specific sponsor/client/site requirements, even if not required by Thermo Fisher Scientific, such as disclosure of vaccination status or other personal information.
  • On some occasions, sponsor/client/site information may be required to be provided directly to sponsor/client/site.
  • Leveling will be determined based on the candidate's experience, demonstrated competencies, and ability to independently manage clinical trial activities.
  • Candidates who are adaptable, collaborative, and willing to take on a variety of responsibilities while developing within the role will be well suited for this position.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to perform and coordinate all aspects of the clinical monitoring and site management process as part of a global team.

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