Study Start Up Associate I

Study Start Up Associate I - Home Based- South Korea

As a (SSUA I) you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

You will be partnering with one of the worlds premier Biopharmaceutical companies. Working across a vast portfolio of medicines and vaccines this company has, over centuries created a strong heritage of delivering innovative treatments and preventive medicines globally

What you will be doing:
Clinical Trial Site Activation

• Initiate and coordinate activities and essential documents management during start-up towards the compilation of a high-quality Investigator Initiation Package (IIP) leading to approval for site initiation.
• Register investigator sites and Company stakeholders in Company registries and systems as required.Update and regularly maintain the registry with accuracy and have it inspection ready.
• Work directly and interact with investigator sites to confirm readiness for site start-up by reviewing study site profile ready in SIP or reviewing/completing critical information Sheet inclusive of but not limited to Investigator Initiation Packages (IIP) essential documents components, Site contracts contacts, clinical supply shipment information, payment information, IRB submission and status.
• Take the lead to resolve issues or concerns and timely escalation of Site issues where applicable.
• Prepare, validate and submit regulatory documents such as completed IIP, IRB approval forms, for internal regulatory approval within required timelines
• Manage and coordinate with other supporting roles to ensure timely site activation and operational activities.
• Support the compilation of the Central Investigator Review Board (IRB) package and submissions to approval of the study (where applicable) and other committees as per country requirements.
• Coordinate the timely communication, documentation and responses between Company and Central Ethics committee to bring clinical study to approval (country dependent).
• Support investigators sites with local IRB workflow from preparation, submission through approval.
• Assist with preparation, handling and distribution of non-Clinical Trial Supplies and maintenance of tracking information as needed.
• Collaborate with the Study Team on the development and readiness of sites eISF when utilized and act as primary point of contact for the sites and manage the Site Operations/CRO monitor access to eISF prior to SIV.
• Assist with the preparation, handling, distribution, filing, and archiving of clinical documentation and reports according to the scope of work and standard operating procedures.
• Support & implement activities in Shared Investigator Platform to align with Company strategy as it relates to the role.
• Coordinate translation of documents that are within scope with the preferred translation vendors.

Clinical Trials Conduct

• Post site activation, initiate and coordinate activities and essential documents management with the investigator’s sites towards the compilation of a high-quality documents and updates through the life cycle of a study such as the documents management for protocol amendments, Ethics Committee annual approvals and other activities required during study conduct.
• Ensure maintenance of IRB/Ethics and other committees’ activities as applicable.
• Responsible for timely filing of documents to Trial Master File and assisting with periodic quality review of study files for accuracy and completeness.
• Accurately update and maintain clinical trial systems that track site compliance and performance within project timelines.
• Supports investigator sites, and study teams in preparation for and providing responses to site audits / inspections.

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You are:

• BS/BA or bachelor’s degree in life sciences preferred
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in clinical site management.
• Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry/or CRO in study site activation is an asset.
• Knowledge of clinical trial methodologies, ICH/GCP, FDA and Global and local country regulations.
• Home-Based

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

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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 through the form below.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

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.