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POSITION DESCRIPTION
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POSITION TITLE
) d, b' y0 L, M3 W/ j7 B) C( U 2 Clinical Research Associate CRA/Clinical Research Support Specialists CTSS China (APRO)
4 J# J _ ~8 C: U( g- p LOCATION % E( p; Q& A% E7 h) } k5 ]' x
Beijing, China, |) F) U+ ^# o& M/ }" E0 ]
REPORTS TO
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APPLICATION DEADLINE:
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& A2 X1 L! O. v; \ FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking 2 qualified candidates for Clinical Research Associate CRA/Clinical Research Support Specialist CTSS, based in Beijing, China.6 Q; i% p5 w8 k. @
# d) M/ E# V+ c `) U BASIC FUNCTION :
% K6 t% d& y- t, z+ b- U/ | Primary function is to develop clinical site capacity to conduct clinical research at identified sites in China as part of a China Research Network (CRN). Works within assigned study site to oversee and assist the site to ensure that a study is conducted properly and meets all applicable requirements including compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).+ {9 w* T8 C7 D, h% ~. S
4 a5 t) H6 c( G6 U" h( x0 E# r ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:; G/ b; R/ P! [- v" g- k9 p* W* I
1. Work with identified sites to develop a site capacity development and training plan which includes all aspects of operational implementation of a clinical trial according to ICH GCP Guidelines.
! G2 ~; C! F: {5 C- W0 R 2. Review study documents for completeness and accuracy, including informed consent forms, study CRF’s, site regulatory documents, study logs and other study documentation.2 T+ c+ }; n7 w- m- R4 @! L1 C
3. Teach all aspects of the following skills to clinical sites:
* l7 r1 B# e6 A7 n a. IRB approvals, completion of regulatory approval submission processes0 C/ V+ k5 }1 [0 H
b. Tracking site opening progress assisting site with completing site opening tasks.
' L! H! z+ W8 O c. Drug accountability in conjunction with the FHI 360 and site pharmacist.( k+ x+ o9 { B9 b: ^1 w L
d. Assuring that site understands and is prepared for source data verification of CRFs8 H6 S7 \- j: x) h' ?, c8 R. l8 ^
e. Review the site’s conduct of the study, identify areas where re-training is needed to ensure protocol compliance, and re-train as needed.. `' K! q) L1 o" n4 @' Z* k V& M: h
f. Ensure compliance of the study at the sire with the protocol, GCP, FDA and local country regulations and study-specific SOPs.- d" m0 h. f" y1 z4 M
4. Provide support to site staff as needed., g! C) @ \; N; P. h* y t
5. Work closely with study staff, focusing on protocol compliance and site development.
& m$ n1 t4 u6 ^. M6 x$ o 6. Monitor the completeness and accuracy of study staff’s work
: k' a/ W- H& j' x 7. Review work done at sites and provide education and training to site staff as needed. [% }9 O- j8 P. S
8. Review compliance with site reporting requirements to FHI, the IRB/IEC and local regulatory agencies; assist with any issues identified and communicate issues to FHI.
2 h9 a/ y, W' v7 H8 | 9. Prepare and track budgets and other necessary documents when required, working in conjunction with FHI staff.2 I0 Y8 q. p8 |4 ]/ D0 }
10. Provide assistance to other CRA/CTSSs, in-country colleagues, and others as needed.
" v& I9 v# V8 i4 O. ` 11. Attend meetings and trainings as required.
# [4 v4 q$ G }6 C: I. e) U: s 12. Report site progress to study team as required.
+ E) g+ c* B6 S, C8 r6 k" ?* L 13. Represent FHI 360 at study sites and meetings as needed.* r- g0 U4 H/ `4 B) ^1 L
Perform other related duties as assigned) s# V' n& r' R
# ?$ D7 k$ f5 e7 |/ v9 F! L7 M* v& E CONTRIBUTION:: R2 E% Q, q7 _: J+ z- d# W
1. Provide weekly study updates to Research Associate" w* N* {' ?7 p8 v0 D) Q
2. Complete combined checklist for site development activities and study activities as needed.
9 q1 s& z) U% L/ P' i! x 3. Write periodic progression reports including reports of all site visits.) M X4 a3 J9 e4 { S$ Y- L3 @; o4 T
4. Assist site with the preparation of required documents investigator for IRB and local regulatory submissions.8 Z3 P4 C0 I( d- \! T+ m' s( |
5. Work closely to provide side-by-side support to site staff U& f! e% K6 O( }5 a4 R
6. Conduct visits to sites and perform duties as needed to meet duties and responsibilities.& ?. ]4 Y5 {2 P* J7 P
7. Provide the Research Associate and other FHI staff with immediate progress reports of any issues that affect safety of participants or the reliability of the study data.! z1 z+ w6 n+ n) c% a7 N5 h
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
$ f: H/ R) f7 [) W, b3 V 1. With minimal supervision, manage high volume work flow.
* n8 W2 E. |3 z 2. Excellent written, verbal English language skills.: [2 o3 H! t, y5 G- o+ {) ^
3. Knowledge of and ability to use electronic data processing systems to gather, store, retrieve and analyze data., z+ \# }, ?- O) q5 m
4. Diplomatic and culturally sensitive.- o6 x5 d3 b, A/ S) y
5. Experience using MS Office, email, Internet Explorer
% }$ S" I# \( ?2 c3 o 6. Resourceful in resolving problems and initiating solutions.
+ s# H8 B0 R4 n) s" W) f6 M 7. Bilingual Mandarin Chinese/English Preferred: `6 z' }8 r7 _* @) Z" s
( T# _ v: m4 `' U2 M8 @) v9 x# O TYPE AND NATURE OF CONTACTS:5 P8 A: O7 S5 J x, \% w
Frequent interaction with site staff and FHI360 staff (Asia and USSA-based). Others contacts with individuals outside the organization and resolve problem situations with tact., {4 w& X F2 X* I
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
4 |( m" q. f/ ?8 t# J O Usual office working conditions; ability to travel (domestically and internationally) as needed up to a maximum of 24 weeks per year (may include weekends).! L* E% M& A! Z/ n, s1 O$ P
, i# `' N; _7 L" p5 e9 A# ?/ M MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:$ a0 f5 c+ H5 Y9 v. Z# r
Education/Experience:
2 h1 r4 d. z3 I9 u5 } 1. BS/BA with experience in clinical research, preferably with Tuberculosis or other infectious diseases
+ o$ \( W6 q& m8 G# z% h6 @ 2. Minimum of 1 year of on-site clinical monitoring experience Q* o- I9 v$ w! `; c
3. Ability to travel up to 50%! z: k d9 M# S3 \
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FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates, please submit CV/resume and cover letter in English including salary requirements to JLamb@fhi360.org
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POSITION TITLE , F6 B6 c# x$ D9 _5 n' t
Clinical Research Associate CRA/Clinical Research Support Specialist CTSS China (APRO) 1 n- A% Z2 V+ N/ W$ w7 W+ L
LOCATION 2 k- `+ Q4 q; }- }6 B. J6 U
Chengdu, China
7 K( q. [- d1 B# l# L9 ? REPORTS TO
" s& ]* N7 x: O6 t Research Associate
2 b+ |9 j; m3 B- ^7 @; R# r7 R APPLICATION DEADLINE:
7 h) J. C* `) n) z, }; J, [6 C& F8 O 04 April 2013
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FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for Clinical Research Associate CRA/Clinical Research Support Specialist CTSS, based in Chengdu, China
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BASIC FUNCTION : 1 I$ J/ b" G9 }
Primary function is to develop clinical site capacity to conduct clinical research at identified sites in China as part of a China Research Network (CRN). Works within assigned study site to oversee and assist the site to ensure that a study is conducted properly and meets all applicable requirements including compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).9 U, S$ ^4 Q$ [3 K
* g+ A, d- {5 T- ? ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
/ A- N& M; C- c* I# B 1. Work with identified sites to develop a site capacity development and training plan which includes all aspects of operational implementation of a clinical trial according to ICH GCP Guidelines.
" d5 H& I( d1 V. q3 g9 X 2. Review study documents for completeness and accuracy, including informed consent forms, study CRF’s, site regulatory documents, study logs and other study documentation.' B {( P- s' g T/ O. O
3. Teach all aspects of the following skills to clinical sites:
6 ^3 X x: n# s6 V a. IRB approvals, completion of regulatory approval submission processes s" P1 p9 P( X" f7 a7 r& I) h
b. Tracking site opening progress assisting site with completing site opening tasks., w% o% [: G j/ N( s" _
c. Drug accountability in conjunction with the FHI 360 and site pharmacist.# g0 b- ]* t( _8 o
d. Assuring that site understands and is prepared for source data verification of CRFs( H/ j, _' Q7 C& n
e. Review the site’s conduct of the study, identify areas where re-training is needed to ensure protocol compliance, and re-train as needed.
6 d$ D& W) M V f. Ensure compliance of the study at the sire with the protocol, GCP, FDA and local country regulations and study-specific SOPs.' m% \# U" @$ S- G2 W( |
4. Provide support to site staff as needed.
& ~% t3 ~$ r$ _9 H1 n 5. Work closely with study staff, focusing on protocol compliance and site development.: d8 C6 O8 h& I0 H
6. Monitor the completeness and accuracy of study staff’s work4 `3 D" t) |1 ^7 c# b
7. Review work done at sites and provide education and training to site staff as needed.' M2 ?6 r9 ~. \. f! a# L9 o
8. Review compliance with site reporting requirements to FHI, the IRB/IEC and local regulatory agencies; assist with any issues identified and communicate issues to FHI.1 ~9 A1 I( W7 _9 {! _4 I
9. Prepare and track budgets and other necessary documents when required, working in conjunction with FHI staff.3 z' c5 [4 Y+ U
10. Provide assistance to other CRA/CTSSs, in-country colleagues, and others as needed.8 k" e) I6 Y, z. [. K' ]1 I
11. Attend meetings and trainings as required.. a2 A. I! c$ Y3 H7 p
12. Report site progress to study team as required.
8 L- I* x O' [: C9 A/ P 13. Represent FHI 360 at study sites and meetings as needed./ ?/ e$ x( _3 `5 \6 I
Perform other related duties as assigned
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; u8 |+ b6 e( k4 g CONTRIBUTION:
4 n- j+ j7 k$ f+ X( s 1. Provide weekly study updates to Research Associate
' L7 ^6 M& o1 K# a2 r7 q7 ] 2. Complete combined checklist for site development activities and study activities as needed.
* ^: ]( R7 F4 |; L# \; u 3. Write periodic progression reports including reports of all site visits.
: n: P& w4 J; X8 U% l 4. Assist site with the preparation of required documents investigator for IRB and local regulatory submissions.. F- H( \, d, k$ J% |6 X
5. Work closely to provide side-by-side support to site staff5 S) D' f; _3 V# T; e
6. Conduct visits to sites and perform duties as needed to meet duties and responsibilities.
6 M: m+ e3 @4 W5 C0 e- s 7. Provide the Research Associate and other FHI staff with immediate progress reports of any issues that affect safety of participants or the reliability of the study data.* }. d( |% |0 L0 l I
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :) I/ Z& s9 ]# ~" y4 _
1. With minimal supervision, manage high volume work flow.
3 |/ h: h0 |% n 2. Excellent written, verbal English language skills.0 ]7 { q* W; Z6 p( {; w; r
3. Knowledge of and ability to use electronic data processing systems to gather, store, retrieve and analyze data.
- k' A4 z1 o& Q$ d7 t 4. Diplomatic and culturally sensitive.4 H0 I! t! E8 Y: [: P: F/ u
5. Experience using MS Office, email, Internet Explorer
$ w0 R: X0 q; G: z0 X: v, B 6. Resourceful in resolving problems and initiating solutions.
; {+ D* y2 X% X' O) ^' j- l7 i 7. Bilingual Mandarin Chinese/English Preferred6 X e6 s$ o) ~: Y
S- z& a: P) {0 L TYPE AND NATURE OF CONTACTS:
$ B( ]* L2 e- {( E- ~2 {2 i Frequent interaction with site staff and FHI360 staff (Asia and USSA-based). Others contacts with individuals outside the organization and resolve problem situations with tact.6 P3 i. j ^% x4 E& x ~& O
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
+ h# R$ ~6 N' V: N8 k Usual office working conditions; ability to travel (domestically and internationally) as needed up to a maximum of 24 weeks per year (may include weekends).
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MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:1 X3 m7 }2 E; m! s- t0 e
Education/Experience:
1 a; N; ]4 o1 V; ] 1. BS/BA with experience in clinical research, preferably with tuberculosis or other infectious diseases1 z9 Z, c. I G- _. A2 V' ^9 A$ z$ \$ V
2. Minimum of 1 year of on-site clinical monitoring experience* Z& e/ [- ]1 v& o; s, p
3. Ability to travel up to 50%
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FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates, please submit CV/resume and cover letter in English including salary requirements to JLamb@fhi360.org. F& d2 S* W v& P/ Z
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POSITION DESCRIPTION " k! H6 ~9 j- {
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POSITION TITLE - m3 O% N2 B t# h: v
Clinical Research Associate CRA/Clinical Research Support Specialist CTSS China (APRO)
- m4 O" y1 F1 w$ l( B& h LOCATION / q+ o( q. {: A. l0 ?( ~- K6 Q( ?
Guongdong, China
3 c# b5 g4 P1 u1 t5 d. |3 T REPORTS TO
; h( ` H6 F4 Q0 r Research Associate
3 ^4 m% c; l6 g9 [- i* X; W APPLICATION DEADLINE:
' K0 R) U/ ^8 g$ r 04 April 2013$ M# h, J% n4 |, y7 e
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FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for Clinical Research Associate CRA/Clinical Research Support Specialist CTSS, based in Guongdong, China2 @) \. k' Y/ s! L
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BASIC FUNCTION :
" \+ {% W9 @+ f2 R Primary function is to develop clinical site capacity to conduct clinical research at identified sites in China as part of a China Research Network (CRN). Works within assigned study site to oversee and assist the site to ensure that a study is conducted properly and meets all applicable requirements including compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).0 q# o6 X5 C3 R3 ]1 D
5 \0 Y+ _( L3 C, g7 y" R$ z$ P ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:6 U- d e+ {% b) l
1. Work with identified sites to develop a site capacity development and training plan which includes all aspects of operational implementation of a clinical trial according to ICH GCP Guidelines.( _% W9 ]( V6 v3 |' A
2. Review study documents for completeness and accuracy, including informed consent forms, study CRF’s, site regulatory documents, study logs and other study documentation.
j3 x6 b' w9 T. ~. x, u( v2 c7 x 3. Teach all aspects of the following skills to clinical sites:3 C6 g9 m- j7 R( W( P. h0 m: J' k% ^
a. IRB approvals, completion of regulatory approval submission processes; G F( d6 X( ~- Z% j" u! D
b. Tracking site opening progress assisting site with completing site opening tasks.
6 c8 ~# ?" e v& T0 S c. Drug accountability in conjunction with the FHI 360 and site pharmacist.- O. k- x K' J5 `
d. Assuring that site understands and is prepared for source data verification of CRFs
0 O. `9 y7 A% ]2 h2 \ e. Review the site’s conduct of the study, identify areas where re-training is needed to ensure protocol compliance, and re-train as needed.
, S& R, o( i' ?, A f. Ensure compliance of the study at the sire with the protocol, GCP, FDA and local country regulations and study-specific SOPs.
# e" q. k$ ^; s- v4 Y2 J! O 4. Provide support to site staff as needed.7 k/ ]' ]# _* {9 o2 n' |2 o
5. Work closely with study staff, focusing on protocol compliance and site development.% ]5 B, K8 @+ c: n; [+ \
6. Monitor the completeness and accuracy of study staff’s work
D& b& J" x, P& M. T 7. Review work done at sites and provide education and training to site staff as needed. b1 T2 A3 ^0 a& A$ q. K
8. Review compliance with site reporting requirements to FHI, the IRB/IEC and local regulatory agencies; assist with any issues identified and communicate issues to FHI.+ l9 E7 O% N% J' P, _$ S) w
9. Prepare and track budgets and other necessary documents when required, working in conjunction with FHI staff.# y$ c7 {- X! B: s1 Y' z
10. Provide assistance to other CRA/CTSSs, in-country colleagues, and others as needed.9 p) o T# x: U
11. Attend meetings and trainings as required.
; A9 Y% K# g7 W# W 12. Report site progress to study team as required.
. q3 U+ Z3 l" P8 i8 y 13. Represent FHI 360 at study sites and meetings as needed.6 N# L6 H. r& s S# Y
Perform other related duties as assigned1 ~/ H7 H- U+ ^3 s# ]( W
) S$ G6 l, l2 @ CONTRIBUTION:- {( T9 K6 v9 r f
1. Provide weekly study updates to Research Associate9 T5 k' ~8 V) S) g9 P
2. Complete combined checklist for site development activities and study activities as needed.
2 j4 C+ v: n G# {) P! d 3. Write periodic progression reports including reports of all site visits.0 o/ |# M D0 m
4. Assist site with the preparation of required documents investigator for IRB and local regulatory submissions.0 P, \* \; z9 [2 s: V) q E3 A
5. Work closely to provide side-by-side support to site staff0 M0 y+ ~6 M0 Q( @5 t
6. Conduct visits to sites and perform duties as needed to meet duties and responsibilities.
# N6 X1 E p9 e1 R5 E2 l/ t1 o 7. Provide the Research Associate and other FHI staff with immediate progress reports of any issues that affect safety of participants or the reliability of the study data.0 i( r1 I3 w1 d) H/ C
- E+ ]3 }1 P. ] KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :$ i- o2 H) N+ E. x; z9 g
1. With minimal supervision, manage high volume work flow.' u2 p% x1 O' u! j4 b) A$ c+ p0 f) a
2. Excellent written, verbal English language skills.
5 A- h4 j. l) s/ I* r- M 3. Knowledge of and ability to use electronic data processing systems to gather, store, retrieve and analyze data.
0 l5 m! z0 j" ]* T& Y/ ]5 A: D 4. Diplomatic and culturally sensitive.) N' D; R; s- x N, H
5. Experience using MS Office, email, Internet Explorer
- J. \- b% i5 ] 6. Resourceful in resolving problems and initiating solutions.
7 S5 f% J3 W% p9 e( s 7. Bilingual Mandarin Chinese/English Preferred( \# T# g+ D5 z. Q3 p
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TYPE AND NATURE OF CONTACTS:
/ G% X. S R: \ U Frequent interaction with site staff and FHI360 staff (Asia and USSA-based). Others contacts with individuals outside the organization and resolve problem situations with tact." j( g. U. P# ^3 B3 ]
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:. y# ~4 \! N# M* c! N) q
Usual office working conditions; ability to travel (domestically and internationally) as needed up to a maximum of 24 weeks per year (may include weekends).' D! J5 l1 A# I% [$ v
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MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:7 e! E* N z8 O6 L2 Q
Education/Experience:# w5 Q5 o. D: g; I% ^! @
1. BS/BA with experience in clinical research, preferably with tuberculosis or other infectious diseases2 e9 P0 A* P! {0 k
2. Minimum of 1 year of on-site clinical monitoring experience2 k; h0 B* j1 R7 f
3. Ability to travel up to 50%/ _* P8 s. s8 R; N+ u, q- B
) ~8 X% ^! q5 v: V$ h; t FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates, please submit CV/resume and cover letter in English including salary requirements to JLamb@fhi360.org
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