Document Specialist
- United States
- Clinical Trial Support
- ICON Strategic Solutions
About the role
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ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
The Document Associate (1 or 2) performs investigative site recruitment/feasibility, essential document collection and review, clinical
status tracking, and in-house site management activities in accordance with the Sponsor and/or PRA protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs),
ICH/GCP guidelines and all applicable regulatory requirements. At the Senior level, the Document Associate will manage and lead all activities listed above and will
ensure that all activities meet Sponsor and PRA expectations and are delivered in accordance with the contract, trial protocol, ICH/GCP and applicable
SOPs.Responsibilities:
- Performs investigator recruitment activities utilizing phone scripts, questionnaires, study site materials and other tools for use in evaluating investigative sites.
- Utilizes the Clinical Trial Management System (the CTMS) to ensure investigator recruitment activities are accurately tracked.
- Performs essential document collection, review, maintenance and close-out activities, ensuring that sponsor and investigator obligations are being met and are in compliance with applicable local regulatory requirements and ICH/GCP guidelines.
- Supports investigators and investigative staff in fulfilling obligations with regard to local submissions according to local regulatory and Institution Review Board (IRB)/Independent Ethics Committee (IEC) requirements.
- Performs study tracking via the CTMS or Sponsor designated system to ensure that the study files are current, accurate and complete.
- Documents site and Sponsor contact and study interactions in a timely and professional manner.
- Assists with resolution of investigational site/data queries.
- Liaises with project team members regarding study site issues.
- Provides quality review of the informed consent template.
- Performs study duties in adherence to the protocol, Clinical Management Plan (CMP), study processes, ICH-GCP and any other requirements stipulated on the study.
- Follows up with sites for trial invoices and ensures the CTMS is accurately updated to allow the timely processing of Investigator Payments.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree or its international equivalent in clinical, science, or health related field from an accredited institution or a licensed healthcare professional
- 2+ years of related experience (0-2 years' experience for level 1)
- Read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language required
- Experience with PC-Windows, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets preferred.
- Office based or clinical employment experience preferred.
- Knowledge of ICH and local regulatory authority drug research and development regulations preferred.
What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
- Various annual leave entitlements
- A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
- Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
- Life assurance
- Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others
Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential. See all locations Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
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