Lead Clinical Research Associate

Company Description

We are the company that cares – for our staff, for our clients, for our partners and for the quality of the work we do.  A dynamic, global company founded in 1995, we bring together 3000 driven, dedicated and passionate individuals.  We work on the frontline of medical science, changing lives, and bringing new medicines to those who need them.

We offer an inspiring story of the company that has grown organically from a handful of countries to global presence.  PSI is a mature company with standards and practices, but we do not stand still.  Every day, there is a figurative Everest to climb, and you will not get bored here.

Job Description

We’re searching for a knowledgeable, team-oriented, and proactive leader to supervise the clinical aspects of full-service global projects. As a Lead CRA at PSI, you will work on the frontline of communication with project stakeholders, ensuring the successful conduct of clinical trials in a variety of therapeutic indications.  You will maintain the highest quality standards in the industry, while performing and supervising study start-up, clinical monitoring and site management activities on the country/regional level. 

Office location: Bangkok, Thailand

Responsibilities: 

• Coordinates investigator/ site feasibility and identification process, as well as study startup.
• Monitors project timelines and patient enrollment, implements respective corrective and preventive measures.
• Reviews monitoring visit reports for all visit types and ensures reporting compliance of the Monitors in the region.
• Manages Monitors in the query resolution process, including Central Monitoring observations.
• Coordinates safety information flow and protocol/process deviation reporting.
• Performs clinical supplies management with vendors on a country and regional level.
• Ensures study-specific and corporate tracking systems are updated in a timely manner.
• Acts as the main communication line between Monitor, Site Management Associate, Regional Project Lead, and/ Project Manager.
• Coordinates planning of supervised monitoring visits and conducts the visits. 
• Manages the project team in site contracting and payments.
• Leads project team calls on a country level as well as provides status updates and reports to Regional Lead/ Project Manager.
• Ensures ongoing evaluation of data integrity and compliance at a country/regional level.
• Conducts site audit preparation visits, may participate in site audits, and coordinates resolution of site audit findings on a country/regional level.
• Oversees project team in CAPA development and implementation.
• Coordinates project team in process deviations review, management and reporting.
• Conducts initial training and authorization monitoring visits for Monitors and acts as a mentor for newly promoted Lead CRAs.
• Provides project-specific training and prepares training materials for the project team under supervision of a Project Manager and Regional Project Lead.
• Delivers trainings and presentations at Investigator Meetings.
• Prepares, conducts and reports site selection, initiation, routine monitoring and closeout visits.
• Ensures that subject recruitment targets and project timelines are properly defined, communicated, recorded, and met at site level.
• Ensures accurate and timely information flow with trial sites on Adverse Events and protocol/process deviations.
• Supervises source data verification and follows up on data queries at site level in the country/region; reviews and manages study risks on a site level.
• Ensures proper handling, use, accountability, reconciliation, and return of all Investigational Product(s) and clinical study supplies on a country/region level.
• Reviews essential study documents and supervises reconciliation of study Investigator Site File (ISF) / TMF at site level and country/region level.
• Ensures data integrity and compliance at a site level.
• Supervises Site Management Associates in the flow of documents and laboratory supplies between the site and the Central/ Regional Lab/ Central Reviewer.
• Conducts project-specific training of site Investigators.
• Supports preparation of draft regulatory and ethics committee submission packages.

Qualifications

• Relevant educational background, such as MD, MPharm, RN or College/University degree in Life Sciences or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ site monitoring experience with participation in global clinical projects as a Lead Monitor. 
• Must have prior experience monitoring or managing sites and CRAs in Thailand with knowledge of regulatory guidelines and practices. 
• Experience with all types of monitoring visits in Phases I-III. 
• Strong experience in Oncology preferred, GI (Chron's, Ulcerative Colitis, IBS) preferred. 
• Full working proficiency in English and Thai. 
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to plan, multitask and work in a dynamic team environment.
• Excellent Communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Additional Information

Take the next step in your career and join a company that genuinely focuses on its people.

About Us

PSI is a passionate, organically grown, and award-winning full-service CRO who dares to be different. As a dynamic and global company, we bring together more than 3000 driven and dedicated experts across 60 countries working collectively to help make a positive impact on patient lives.  

How are we different?

PSI is privately owned by the very people who founded the company 30 years ago, and they’re still working here today. As a result, we have grown organically around the globe and have kept our company fully independent, giving us significant advantages and freedoms.  

Being a Part of the Team

As a part of the PSI team, you will have a fair degree of ownership and autonomy to make nuanced country-and department-specific adjustments while nurturing the global PSI culture that unites us across six continents.

You will receive continuous support from your global peers and join a fast-paced, innovative, and results-oriented working environment with lean communication lines. We pride ourselves on being approachable, receptive to new ideas, and open to feedback.

Growth Opportunities

PSI is proud to invest in our people, from entry-level team members to senior leaders, helping you identify and hone your unique strengths at every step of your career. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

At our Thai office, we are committed to fostering employee well-being and promoting healthy work-life balance. We strive to create a positive and rewarding environment where our team members can grow and succeed.  

Remuneration will reflect your skills, experience, expectations, and potential contribution.