Senior Clinical Research Associate -Oncology

SystImmune is a leading and well-funded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in Redmond, WA and Princeton, NJ. It specializes in developing innovative cancer treatments using its established drug development platforms, focusing on bi-specific, multi-specific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). SystImmune has multiple assets in various stages of clinical trials for solid tumor and hematologic indications. Alongside ongoing clinical trials. SystImmune has a robust preclinical pipeline of potential cancer therapeutics in the discover and IND-enabling stages, representing cutting-edge biologics development. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company's success.

SystImmune is seeking a high quality, ambitious and experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support SystImmune’s clinical trials. The Sr. CRA is responsible for the management and oversight of their assigned clinical study sites to ensure data quality and patient safety in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines, local regulations, and applicable SOPs. The Sr CRA must be self-motivated, independent, and able to work in a small team environment. The successful candidate will be a highly organized individual who can also multitask and adjust direction based on changing project/corporate priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform Site Evaluation Visits, Site Initiation Visits, Interim monitoring visits and Close Out Visits.
• Prepare the study reference manual, including liaising with the Contract Research Organization (CRO) team (i.e., central lab, specialty labs and vendors) to ensure efficient preparation and delivery of study materials to investigator sites.
• Responsible for ensuring investigator sites have met all contractual and regulatory requirements for site initiation and first release of study drug.
• Assist in the development of study/program plans (i.e., Monitoring Plan, eCRF Completion Guidelines, Data Management Plan, Safety Management Plan, etc.).
• Manage patient recruitment strategies, proactively identifying barriers to recruitment while proposing solutions (i.e., study-site webinars, newsletters or other potential creative solutions).
• Monitor recruitment, data quality and patient safety while on site and remotely through EDC systems and direct site communication.
• Liaise with study site personnel to ensure timely and correct entry of data into eCRF, including the timely resolution of data queries.
• Maintain project files including ethics committee approvals, curricula vitae of investigators and study personnel, clinical investigators brochure, protocols, case report forms instructions, consent documents, clinical-trial material shipping orders, start-up meeting attendance documentation, letters of agreement, lab reference ranges, and all investigator and site correspondence.
• Identify and complete follow- up of SAEs at study sites.
• Assist with data listing, data coding, patient profile reviews, database lock, and site close-out activities
• Ensure appropriate and timely submission of documents to the Trial Master File.
• Perform investigational product (IP) inventory, reconciliation and reviews storage and security. Verifies the IP has been dispensed and administered to subjects/patients according to the protocol. Verifies issues or risks associated with blinded or randomized information related to IP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health science or related field.
• 5+ years monitoring Oncology trials independently conducting on-site & remote monitoring visits.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills required.
• Demonstrated experience developing/maintaining site relationships and securing compliance
• Working knowledge of International Conference on Harmonization Good Clinical Practice guidelines
• Experienced in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and other clinical trial systems (e.g., CTMS, EDC and eTMF)
• Ability to travel as required (50-75%)

Compensation and Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $145,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills.

SystImmune is a leading and well-funded biotech company with a bright future. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company’s success. SystImmune offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 100% paid employee premiums for medical/dental/vision, also STD, LTD, a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3% and a vesting schedule of only 5 years, 15 PTO days per year, sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and MORE.

We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company’s success.

SystImmune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diverse talent and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

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