(Senior) Centralized Study Associate

We are building a Centralized Delivery Hub in Bulgaria and are recruiting for several experienced Study Specialists to join our team!

Responsibilities will include:

  • Follow all applicable departmental Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
  • Complete day-to-day tasks ensuring quality and productivity.
  • Track and report metrics as determined by management according to required timelines.
  • Participate in process improvement opportunities and assist with the implementation of revised processes and procedures.
  • Other duties/activities as assigned by study management team, but not limited to:
  • Manage clinical systems & access management
  • Manage study documents and support eTMF management
  • Maintain study databases (CTMS, IWRS, EDC etc.)
  • Support study team in data review and support activities.
  • Track and follow up with CRAs for outstanding issues
  • Support in generating the study specific reports.
  • Manage internal/external communications
  • Assist in ensuring training compliance for study teams
  • Manage study payments (Site and Vendor)
  • Document and track study activities using relevant forms and tools, as well as relevant Project Management Systems with guidance/support.
  • Maintain Trial Master File documentation within the appropriate TMF platform, participate in TMF QC, as assigned, and track and /archive, as applicable.
  • Actively support compliance metrics including TMF, CTMS, and overall project health.
  • Update timelines and milestones within project scheduling tools, CTMS, project governance tool, and other trackers which will include updates for all applicable functions. Escalate when timelines are a risk.
  • Update Xcellerate Risk Identification & Issue Resolution (XRIM) tool and follow up outstanding action items to resolution including Protocol Deviations.
  • Draft or assist Functional Leads with project plans and coordinating review, feedback, and execution between study team and client.
  • Work with Study Team to maintain WISER moments.
  • May assist with additional cross-functional tasks according to project needs.
  • Additional responsibilities (Centralized study team may perform below activities):
  • Facilitate study team communication & collaboration by attending & setting up team meetings for all functions, as needed.
  • Facilitate and document meetings with relevant tools in internal and external calls and ensure they are distributed and documented in accordance with study requirements.
  • Vendor Management oversight.

Qualifications • University/College Degree (Life Science preferred), or certification in an allied health profession from an appropriate accredited institution (Ex: Nursing certification, Medical or laboratory technology) • 1-2 years of work experience in clinical research, including a strong working knowledge of the ICH-GCP guidelines and all other applicable guidelines and regulations. • Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.