Site Activation Partner

About the job

The Site Activation Partner is responsible for leading or supporting operational activities from startup to closeout for assigned studies and investigator sites to ensure compliance with study timelines and in accordance with prevailing laws Good Clinical Practices and Pfizer standards. Responsibility within a country and may span over more than one country depending on the geographical region and business needs.

Role Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Site Activation

Initiate and coordinate activities and essential documents management during startup towards the compilation of a highquality Investigator Initiation Package (IIP) leading to approval for site initiation

Provide support 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 FDA 1572/Attestation Form 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 Pfizer 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 the preparation handling and distribution 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 Pfizer strategy as it relates to the role

Clinical Trials Conduct

Post site activation initiate and coordinate activities and essential documents management with the investigators sites towards the compilation of a highquality documents and updates through the life cycle of a study such as the documents management for protocol amendments FDA 1572/Attestation revisions 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

Internal External Communication

Maintain ongoing contact and communication with the study team and respond promptly to study team and investigator site requests

Provide functional updates on a country and site level as required

Establish tools for efficient updates to study team as needed regarding site status issues delays approvals

Disseminate Central or Local Ethics Approval to study team and Investigator Sites where applicable

Communicate Local sites approvals to study team members and stakeholders

Clinical Trial Site Support

As needed perform awareness session with site personnel on Pfizer requirements and to ensure ongoing compliance with study documentation in accordance with prevailing laws Good Clinical Practices and Pfizer standards

Identify and resolve investigator site issues within required timeframes; align with study team and local country colleagues on corrective and preventative actions to close open issues and to prevent recurrence / persistence of issues

Additional Responsibilities:

A good understanding of the Site Activation requirements and processes within the country/region and be able to learn and potentially implement in more than one (1) country

May be assigned as Site Activation Partner Point of Contact (PoC) on a study conducted in multicountry

May be assigned as an SME on a system and/or process and represent the SAP function as applicable

May represent the SAP role on global initiatives

Able to act as an SME on projects and initiatives as requested

Support the mentoring of new hires on processes/ systems

Systems Tools

Ability to use and learn systems and to use independently

Microsoft Suite

Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)

Electronic Trial Master File

Electronic Investigator Site File (e.g. Florence)

Document exchange portals

Shared Investigator Platform

Ethics National Networks and Governing Bodies Portals and platforms (as needed)

Qualifications / Skills

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

BS/BA or bachelors degree in Life Sciences preferred

26 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

Must be fluent in Local language and in English. Multilanguage capability is an asset

For individuals based in Canada: Bilingualism (French English) is an asset

Effective verbal and written communication skills in relating to colleagues and associates both inside and outside of the organization

Good technical skills and ability to learn and use multiple systems

Physical/Mental Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of clinical research and development processes Key operational elements of a clinical trial and ability to gain command of process details

Understand the quality expectations and emphasis on right first time. Demonstrate compliance with all applicable company regulatory and country requirements. Attention to detail evident in a disciplined approach

Ability to work independently and also as a team member

Ability to organize tasks time and priorities ability to multitask

Understand basic medical terminology GCP requirements and proficient in computer operations

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Global Study Manager and StartUp Project Manager Global Study Clinician

Local Site Relationship Partners and Director Clinical Site Operations Clinical Trials Manager and other Local Roles

Global Investigator Initiation Package (IIP) Regulatory Group

Local Regulatory Manager CTA Hub and CTA Submission Managers

Site Intelligence Team

Contract specialists

Investigators Sites

Country Ethics Committee representatives

Other governing bodies representatives

Local provincial/States and national networks

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