Senior Observational Research Specialist

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Job description

*Job Description*

*Observational Research Specialist *provides site management for observational/non-interventional research study sites in accordance with relevant SOPs, study specific procedures and regulations. Responsibility for protocol expertise with accountability for quality and timelines and the following site start-up activities:
◦Site identification
◦Negotiation of site agreements and budgets
◦Collection and review of regulatory documents for EC and RA submissions
◦Customization of informed consent
◦Site management.

*This role can be office-based from our Uxbridge location or decentralised in the UK.*

*Key Accountabilities*
•Primary contact for assigned sites
•Perform site start-up activities
•Demonstrate protocol expertise
•Conduct remote visits (initiation, monitoring, termination)
•Train team members on selected tasks
•Perform regular reviews of data according to data review/monitoring guidelines (CTMS, EDC,IVRS, ISIS)
•Responsible for the completeness and quality of the in-house site specific files (in cooperation with ROA/RMA)
•Update all relevant tracking systems on an ongoing basis
•Follow-up on appropriate site related questions.
*Qualifications*

*Skills*
•Sound interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
•Strong computer skills including Clinical Trial Management Systems, Electronic records, EDC, MS-Office products such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
•Strong awareness of all relevant regulations, including GCP and GPP
•Ability to successfully work in a ('virtual') team environment
•Strong knowledge of observational/non-interventional study research
•Sound problem solving and analytical skills
•Strong customer focus, ability to interact professionally within a client organization and with study sites
•Willing and able to travel as required - local or international.

*Education*
•Educated to degree level (biological science, pharmacy or other health-related discipline preferred), nursing or other relevant qualification/experience.

*Language Skills*
•Fluent in written and oral English.

*Minimum Work Experience*
•Previous clinical monitoring (on-site or remote) data management and/ or research experience with a solid understanding of observational/non-interventional research methodology and terminology.*Why Work at Parexel*

*There are pivotal moments in every career:* Sharing new treatments. Improving processes. Delivering life-saving advances. The people who succeed are the ones who make the journey go further and faster every time. What if you had a partner to support you as you reach the next level in your professional path? A partner who believes a collaborative environment is key to achieving your goals? A partner who is dedicated to your health and wellness so you can help make a difference in the lives of millions worldwide?

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