Site Identification Specialist

JOB TITLE: Site Identification Specialist

Responsibility

  To support the feasibility, site ID and patient recruitment planning process to deliver high quality data

  To gather internal and external information and evidence to support feasibility, site identification, recruitment planning or other areas supported by the Feasibility, Site & Recruitment Planning Group.

  To ensure that all data collected in the conduct of Feasibility is fully documented and kept up to date in ICON's systems

  To define the optimal site profile for a study and recommend the best, high quality sites for studies after contacting and evaluating their capabilities and potential for study conduct

  To contact investigators, local ICON employees and collect data to support country choice in the conduct of feasibility assessments.

  To co-ordinate data collection of data from other resources assigned to the designated region, countries or therapeutic area and ensures high quality data is achieved in agreement with the feasibility / site ID / patient recruitment plan.

  To liaise cross-functionally with other departments, to ensure additional CRA / CTA services or knowledge is required to support local data collection

  Identify study investigators/ sites for the conduct of feasibility and potential study participation, both from the database and other potential sources such as local intelligence/internet etc.

  Liaise with the Functional Lead for the feasibility services to define the goals, scope and requirements of the proposal feasibility or site ID project and ensure that high quality results are delivered.

Feasibility Support

  Obtain internal feasibility of proposed projects or interact with internal experts

  Provide regular updates to the Feasibility Manager/Project Manager or designee as to the status/progress of the site ID, as well as highlighting any potential risks or issues to timelines or objectives

  Interact with investigators, internal or external experts to obtain specific information such as recruitment rates, standard of care, competitive landscape, study challenges, re-imbursement status, incidence rates etc. to support the feasibility process.

  When necessary, lead a cross-regional/ global group of Site Identification Specialists / CRAs in conducting site ID/ feasibility exercises

Site Evaluation

  Interact with investigators, to obtain specific information in support of the site selection process.

  Interact with the CRAs that are conducting PSVs and ensure that any issues identified during the feasibility / Site ID stage are followed up and that CRA feedback after

  Evaluate all data to ensure that the best, high quality sites are selected for studies

  Implement the ranking tools provided by the analytical team to ensure the more appropriate sites can be selected.

  Obtain and collate relevant data on investigator and country to identify the best site profile for the study.

  Conduct and co-ordinate patient recruitment surveys.

  Set up and support the conduct of site surveys and ensure that all data is documented in ICON's systems.

Investigator Contact and Data Collection

  Ensure debarred Investigators are not included in feasibilities or for study participation and ensure relevant parties, such as Feasibility Manager or Project Manager are aware of any Audit or Regulatory findings that may influence reasons for site selection

  Contact or co-ordinate contact of study investigators/ sites, either through feasibility questionnaire or by phone, to discuss the protocol in detail and determine suitability.

  Ensure all investigator feedback and status of contact with the site for the feasibility survey is tracked and data based appropriately, including reasons for site selection/de-selection for PSV and that final site selection list is forwarded to the CTMS system for upload

  Train others, e.g. CRAs on how to get the best information from sites, act as a trainer and mentor to

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Bachelor's degree, or local equivalent, in a life science, communication, and/or scientific discipline. Alternatively a shorter degree would be considered if the above experience was met.

  In depth proven experience in a clinical research setting

  Intermediate skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, advanced skills are preferred, particularly for Excel

  Highly developed organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize time-sensitive tasks and work independently

  Due to the nature of this position it may be required for the employee to travel. Therefore, dependent on the employee's location, the employee may be required to possess a valid driver's license.

  Multiple language capabilities are preferred