Cork, Cork, Ireland
37 days ago
Sr Associate / Manager - Clinical Trials North American Maintenance

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

At Eli Lilly Cork, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 45,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for patients around the world.


Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a talented diverse team of over 2000 employees across 60 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions that add value across a variety of Business Service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more. Eli Lilly Cork offers a premium workspace across our campus in Little Island, complete with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking. Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and our ‘Live Your BEST Life’ 
wellbeing initiatives are just some of the holistic benefits that enhance the career experience for our colleagues.


Eli Lilly Cork is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We cater for all dimensions ensuring inclusion of all ethnicities, nationalities, cultural backgrounds, generations, sexuality, visible and invisible disabilities and gender, with four pillars: EnAble, Age & Culture, LGBTQ+ and GIN-Gender Inclusion Network. EnAble, our pillar for people with disabilities and those that care for them, partners with the Access Lilly initiative to make our physical and digital environment accessible and inclusive for all. 


Together they are committed to promoting awareness to create a disability confident culture both at Eli Lilly Cork and beyond. 


Come join our team - Be Creative, Be an Innovator, and most of all, Be Yourself


The North America Maintenance Associate provides clinical trial capabilities in support of clinical development. The associate is accountable to ensure the investigator sites meet requirements to support ongoing activities during site maintenance and close-out. The associate is responsible for obtaining clinical trial authorizations and ethical approvals for study changes, execution of any amendment to the budget and contract, and activities related to clincial finance and records management. The associate will ensure inspection readiness through a complete, accurate and readily available Trial Master File. Additional local responsibilities may be required as needed/appropriate for the local geography and/or to cover regional differences.    

Primary Responsibilities: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. Consult with your supervision regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

Clinical Trial Responsibilities:

Leverage trial prioritization to manage all site maintenance requests to drive timelines aligned with company prioritiesManage any site level changes (change of Principal Investigator, Sub-Investigator and/or site location change)Facilitate Site Level Informed Consent Form updates resulting from amendment/addenda, Investigator Brochure update, etc.Facilitate approval of additional patient-facing materials throughout the trial (site-specific recruitment material, patient-facing retention material, patient reimbursement, etc.)Negotiate and execute budget and contract amendment driven by protocol changesSupport investigator payments to resolve invoice-related queriesComplete site close-out verification activitiesMaintain an active collaboration with sites during maintenance and close-outCommunicate Unblinded Treatment Assignments to sitesAddress requests related to the Clinical Study ReportEnsure TMF Functional Check Placeholders are closedIdentify, communicate, and resolve issues; collaborate with peers and cross-functional partners, as needed, to ensure effective site managementEnsure country specific regulatory and data privacy requirements are incorporated into submission documents and any other documents/systemsLeverage previous site / review board engagements to efficiently drive new workPopulate internal systems to ensure accuracy of trial / site performanceUnderstand and comply with procurements, legal and financial requirements and proceduresPopulate Trial Master Files and libraries for future referenceProvide feedback and shared learning for continuous improvementAnticipate and monitor dynamically changing priorities

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree preferably in a scientific or health related field, two years clinical research experience or relevant experience preferredUnderstanding of the overall clinical development paradigm and the importance of efficient site activationAppreciation of / experience in compliance-driven environmentAbility to learn and comply with financial and legal guidelines and policies (budget and contract)Effective communication, negotiation, and problem solving skillsOrganizational skillsLanguage Capabilities (all work done in English, another language may be appreciated)

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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