Job Title: CRA Protocol Activation Specialist
Job Description

The Clinical Research Associate, Protocol Activation is responsible for managing the study activation lifecycle from concept to open to accrual to accelerate the delivery of new therapies. This position is responsible for maintaining relationships and facilitating progress across multiple disease specific groups (DSGs). The CRA serves as the primary responsible party and point of contact during clinical research trial feasibility, planning, and implementation up until the point of site activation. Additionally, the Clinical Research Associate will track all study metrics relating to the study start-up process for oncology research systems.

ResponsibilitiesManage the study activation lifecycle from concept to open to accrual.Maintain relationships and facilitate progress across multiple disease specific groups (DSGs).Serve as the primary point of contact during clinical research trial feasibility, planning, and implementation until site activation.Track all study metrics relating to the study start-up process.Ensure all regulatory aspects are completed.Work closely with sponsors and sites to activate studies across the health system.Schedule and manage Site Initiation Visits (SIVs).Ensure proper training and account setup for team members.Collect and send training logs to Regulatory after SIVs.Create a list of participants who did not attend SIVs.Ensure all participants are focused on necessary tasks.Work with Principal Investigators (PIs) on feasibility assessments and track feasibility data.Start and manage the eligibility checklist.Essential SkillsBachelor's degree in a science discipline.3-5 years of oncology experience.1 year of supervisory experience.Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator or Clinical Research Supervisor.Knowledge of clinical operations and oncology research.Experience with regulatory processes in clinical research.Additional Skills & QualificationsStrong organizational skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.Work Environment

This position will be hybrid, requiring 3 days on-site and 2 days remote. Our vision is to be a statewide, national, and world leader of scientific discovery, transdisciplinary engagement, translation, patient care, and education that improves outcomes for cancer patients and populations. We aim to achieve this by conducting innovative basic, clinical, and population research and providing cutting-edge patient-centered care. We strive to expand our understanding of the etiology and biology of cancer, facilitate the rapid translation of laboratory-based discoveries into human studies, develop new approaches and interventions for cancer prevention, and create new and better therapies to reduce suffering and mortality from cancer.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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