Location: Horsham,PA, USA
Clinical Project Scientist (Study Responsible Scientist)
6-12 month contract with extension
$100-115 an hour
Services Overview:
The Clinical Project Scientist is responsible for the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of clinical research trials.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:
· Partners with Study Responsible Physician (SRP) to provide clinical oversight to the study
· Develops clinical research protocols, study case report forms, informed consent
· Develops the medical review plan to support the statistical analysis plan
· Plays a key role in the medical review of the study data and assists in coding, analysis and documentation
· Validates and interprets results of phase 3, 3b, and 4 investigations in preparing new drug applications to the appropriate health authorities, scientific congresses, and peer-reviewed journals
· Ensures team member adherence to clinical research guidelines and safety procedures
· Communicates detailed outcomes and results of research findings to relevant partners
· Provides input in managing project budgets and projections
· Serves as liaison to global clinical sites for medical questions related to the clinical research trial
· Presents study status at internal/external meetings, including investigator meetings and governance committees
· Trains and mentors local/central study teams and investigative sites on the study protocol, ensuring they have the necessary guidance and tools for performance of various project activities
· Participates in/leads interactions with health authorities
· Maintains expertise on clinical trial documentation, requirements, regulations, operational procedures, study file requirements, regulatory requirements, policies
· Reviews and maintains correct standard operations, procedures, and protocol
Qualifications:
· A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required; and advanced degree is preferred.
· A minimum of 3 years of clinical research and development, or related experience within the industry (pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, etc.) is required.
· Experience in immunology therapeutic area is preferred.
· Significant experience with clinical trials including development of protocols, case report forms, informed consent and study initiation and monitoring preferred.
· Excellent written communication, oral communication, and presentation skills are required.