Clinical Trial Manager
About CTI
CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services is a global, privately held, full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) focused on the advancement of treatments for chronically and critically ill patient populations. We assist clinical research throughout the lifecycle of development, from drug concept to commercialization. CTI is headquartered in the Greater Cincinnati, OH region with global operations in collaboration with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms. For more information, visit www.ctifacts.com
What you'll do
- Review scope of project and resourcing related to Clinical Monitoring with Clinical Project Management
- Plan, schedule, and implement the clinical monitoring aspects of projects
- Define and implement project-specific functional standards, goals, and expectations with Clinical Monitoring team including KPIs, KRIs, QTLs and additional metrics as agreed upon
- Primary point of contact for Clinical Monitoring aspects of designated projects
- Serve as advocate for the Clinical Monitoring team with the client
- Coordinate and oversee daily operations of Clinical Monitoring team, including CRAs and in-house personnel. Ensure assigned CRAs receive therapeutic and project-specific training
- Develop CRA tools and CRA training materials
- Organize and conduct CRA meetings/calls if in project scope
- Ensure accurate tracking of any relevant study information related to Clinical Monitoring deliverables
- Oversight of key clinical monitoring metrics, including but not limited to: Visits scheduled per CTMP, Monitoring Visit Reports (MVR) and associated correspondence timelines, Action Items (AI), query resolution, and other quality metrics, to ensure they are met and followed-up on as necessary
- Provide oversight of visit report review and approval, including site issue escalation and resolution; may conduct visit report review and approval depending on team structure
- Manage clinical monitoring related project milestones and proactively address deficiencies
- Oversee the quality and timeliness of clinical data in the eDC per Clinical Trial Monitoring Plan
- Oversee the core clinical portions of the Trial Master File and ensure they are up-to-date and maintained in accordance with SOPs
- Active involvement in clinical monitoring risk planning and assessment, developing mitigation strategies and associated action plans, issue escalation, and resolution
- Ensure all clinical monitoring/site management related closeout activities are completed
- Mentor CRAs, as needed, on the Clinical Project team to ensure high performance and productivity
- Provide feedback/information on CRA performance as requested by CRA line managers
- As necessary serve as CRA trainer/mentor and accompany CRAs in the field for training visits, assessment/oversight visits, or co-monitoring visits.
- Develop successful cross-functional relationships with internal and external team members.
- May be required to undertake specific CPM tasks, as agreed with Line Manager
- Ability to understand and oversee CRA timesheets for tracked hours exceeding budgeted hours and escalate to CPM and CRA Line Manager
- May serve as a contact/resource for investigative sites as required
- May conduct on-site or remote monitoring activities as needed, including, but not limited to, Pre-study and Site Initiation Visits during project startup
- May act as the primary monitoring point of contact for sponsors and sites for smaller or single service projects
- Participate in Bid Defense planning and Bid Defense Meetings as requested
- Assist with other duties as assigned
What You Bring
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills; proactively identify challenges and potential risks
- Excellent collaboration, customer service, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
- Proficient in use of laptop computer and software systems, including Clinical Trial Management (CTMS), electronic Trial Master File (eTMF), Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word, or similar systems
- Ability to understand complex medical terminology and procedures
- Ability to review and explain study budgets to CRA and CMAs
- Ability to monitor complex indications
- Expert knowledge of ICH/GCP and all applicable regulatory requirements
- Ability to mentor and provide constructive feedback to lesser experienced
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- At least 8 years as CRA or other experience in clinical research deemed pertinent by hiring manager
- Prior proficient performance as CTM for at least 1 year
- Maintained previous role performance KPIs and metrics at fully performing or exceeds level for at least 2 years
- Demonstrated successful performance at Senior CRA level, with at least 4 of the required 8 years as CRA, of experience monitoring complex studies
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in allied health field such as nursing, pharmacy, or health / natural science, or RN with Associate's Degree, or 3-year Nursing Diploma with at least 2 years clinical nursing experience, or equivalent experience as determined by CTI Management and Human Resources
- Experience in conducting clinical research studies in hospital setting, pharmaceutical company or CRO
Why CTI?
- Advance Your Career – We support career progression through a structured mentoring program and leadership courses that provide the support needed to grow. We also value ongoing education and training through tuition reimbursement and a dedicated training department.
- Join an Award-Winning and Valued Team – We have an award-winning unparalleled culture that can be felt by our employees across 60 countries. We support a work-life balance and the importance of time with family by offering generous health benefits and vacation packages, hybrid work from home opportunities, and paid parental leave. We also encourage care for the world around us through our unique CTI Cares program.
- Make a Lasting Impact – We focus on moving medicine forward by working on treatments for chronically and critically-ill patients, who depend on us to bring life-changing therapies to market.
Important Note
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Please Note
- We will never communicate with you via Microsoft Teams or text message
- We will never ask for your bank account information at any point during the recruitment process