Senior Clinical Research Associate

Odonate Therapeutics, Inc.

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Posted:

November 5, 2019

Location:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Type:

Full Time - Experienced

Discipline:

Academic / Research

**This is a home-based CRA position that requires 50-65% travel. Candidates can be located ANYWHERE (in the United States or internationally) and still apply for this position.**

Position Summary

The Senior Clinical Research Associate is responsible for overall clinical site management, including study start-up, feasibility, pre-study site evaluation, site initiation, patient recruitment, monitoring, site close-out activities, inspection readiness and local regulatory and IRB/EC submissions of Odonate’s clinical studies at designated sites in accordance with study protocol(s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ICH-GCP guidelines and all applicable regulatory requirements. Using available systems and tools, the Senior Clinical Research Associate will monitor and oversee site activities, both onsite and remotely to ensure that patients’ rights, safety and well-being are protected and that the data generated at sites are complete and accurate. The Senior Clinical Research Associate will be accountable for patient enrollment and overall delivery of high quality patient data in established timelines for all designated sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the successful start-up, monitoring and execution of Phase I-IV studies at assigned clinical sites
Perform clinical site management and monitoring activities in compliance with principles of ICH-GCP guidelines, SOPs, local laws and regulations, study protocol(s), applicable study plans and working guidelines
Serve as primary point of contact for clinical sites through all phases from start-up to close-out of clinical studies
Arrange for monitoring availability and ensure data entry timelines are maintained at responsible sites
Perform required monitoring, including required source data verification, and ensure site activities are conducted in established timelines
Develop and cultivate strong site relationships and ensure continuity of site relationships
Communicate with investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, protocol deviations, inspection readiness and overall site performance
Identify, assess, escalate and resolve site performance or quality issues in a timely manner
Complete feasibility and site identification activities for new clinical studies
Conduct start-up and maintenance activities for designated sites including preparation and collection of essential documents required for regulatory and IRB/EC submission (initial and amendments)
Facilitate communication with appropriate site staff involved in start-up and IRB/EC submissions
Facilitate site budget and site contract negotiations and ensure timely finalization of the required clinical trial agreements for designated sites in collaboration with clinical project management and finance
Responsible for the development of site specific recruitment, retention and follow-up plans
Facilitate and support investigator site audits and/or inspection activities, as needed
Remote data review and query resolution for designated sites
Contribute to overall clinical operations team knowledge by sharing best practices and participating in improvement initiatives
Coach and mentor colleagues as needed
Contribute to the review of Odonate’s systems and procedures as needed
May be involved, when needed, in other areas of study management and staff training

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a life science required
Bachelor’s degree in nursing discipline or RN a plus
Minimum 3 years of direct site monitoring experience required; additional work experience, including experience at a biopharmaceutical company, preferred
Minimum 1 year of work experience in the oncology therapeutic area is required
Detailed understanding of all aspects of clinical site monitoring as well as understanding of overall global drug development required
Thorough understanding of FDA, EMA, ICH and GCP guidelines and applicable local regulations
Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to understand complex patient histories, medical terminology and oncology treatment landscapes
Ability to interpret study level metrics data and proactively identify and mitigate risks through study lifecycle
Detail-oriented, organized and committed to quality and consistency
Results driven and capable of managing competing high-priority assignments
Proven track record of achieving deliverables within specified timelines
Excellent team-interaction skills and ability to work successfully in team settings
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with a high degree of flexibility
Ability to contribute to the culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining processes adding value to the company business and needs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, as well as in applicable local language
Experience and proven proficient in CTMS and eTMF systems preferred
Ability to travel up to 50-65% domestic and/or international required

NOTES:

10 openings.
Telecommuting is allowed.

Internal Number: 67

About Odonate Therapeutics, Inc.

Odonate Therapeutics, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of best-in-class therapeutics that improve and extend the lives of patients with cancer. Odonate’s initial focus is on the development of tesetaxel, an investigational, orally administered chemotherapy agent belonging to a class of drugs known as taxanes, which are widely used in the treatment of cancer. In December 2017, Odonate initiated CONTESSA, a multinational, multicenter, randomized, Phase 3 study of tesetaxel in patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Odonate’s goal for tesetaxel is to develop an effective chemotherapy choice for patients that provides quality-of-life advantages over current alternatives.

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Senior Clinical Research Associate

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