Sr Site Manager

Johnson & Johnson

2mo ago

Job
Full-time
Mid & Senior Level
Mumbai
Remote

AI generated summary

You need a BA/BS in a related field, 2+ years in clinical trial monitoring, strong GCP knowledge, IT skills, travel readiness, and good communication skills in English and the local language.
You will manage site activities for clinical trials, ensuring compliance, training site staff, monitoring data quality, resolving issues, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

Requirements

A minimum of a BA or BS degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences or related scientific field (or equivalent experience) is required.
A minimum of 2 years of clinical trial monitoring experience is required. 3-5 years of clinical trial monitoring experience is preferred, however, other relevant experiences and skills may be considered by the hiring manager when considering the candidate’s eligibility.
Specific therapeutic area experience may be required depending on the position and is an added advantage.
Strong working knowledge of GCP, company SOPs, local laws and regulations, assigned protocols and associated protocol specific procedures including monitoring guidelines.
Strong IT skills in appropriate software and company systems.
Willingness to travel with occasional overnight stay away from home.
Proficient in speaking and writing the country language and English. Good written and oral communication.
Ability to work on multiple trials in parallel.
Demonstrated capability to consistently deliver clinical trials.
Demonstrated capability to effectively communicate and engage with sites and sites personnel.
Demonstrated problem solving capability.

Responsibilities

Acts as primary local company contact for assigned sites for specific trials.
Actively may participate in site feasibility and/or Site Qualification Visit.
Attends/participates in investigator meetings as needed, may be expected to help prepare meeting materials and may be required to present at the IM.
Responsible for executing activities within site initiation and start-up, preparation and conduct of site monitoring (including remote monitoring), site management (by study specific systems and other reports/dashboards) and site/study close-out according to SOPs, Work Instructions (WIs) and policies. Responsible for the implementation of analytical risk-based monitoring model at the site level and to work with site to ensure timely resolution of issues found during monitoring visits. Able to implement and execute all tasks independently with little or limited supervision.
Ensures site staff are trained and the corresponding training records are complete and accurate at any time point during all trial phases. Responsible in close collaboration with LTM and central study team for the activities during site activation phase in order to speed up the process and activate the site in shortest possible timeframe. May be required to help provide solutions to challenges faced in other sites in the country.
Contributes to site level recruitment strategy and contingency planning and implementation in partnership with other functional areas.
Ensures site study supplies (such as Non-Investigational Product (IP), lab kits, etc.) are adequate for trial conduct.
Ensures that clinical drug supplies are appropriately used, handled and stored and returns are accurately inventoried and documented.
Arranges for the appropriate destruction of clinical supplies.
Ensures site staff complete data entry and resolve queries within expected timelines.
Ensures accuracy, validity and completeness of data collected at trial sites.
Proactively ensures that all Adverse Events (AE)/Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)/Product Quality Complaints (PQCs) are reported within the required reporting timelines and documented as appropriate. For AEs/SAEs, ensures that they are consistent with all data collected and with the information in the source documents.
Maintains complete, accurate and timely data and essential documents in relevant systems utilized for trial management.
Fully documents trial related activities, in particular monitoring. Writes visit reports and follow-up letters in accordance with the SOPs. Promptly communicates relevant status information and issues to appropriate stakeholders.
Reviews study files for completeness and ensures archiving retention requirements are met, including storage in a secure area at all times.
Collaborates with LTM for documenting and communicating site/study progress and issues to trial central team.
Attends regularly scheduled team meetings and trainings.
Complies with relevant training requirements. Act as local expert in assigned protocols. Possesses proficient therapeutic knowledge sufficient to support role and responsibilities.
Works closely with LTM to ensure Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) is completed for Quality Assurance (QA) site audits and for quality issues identified at the site during routine monitoring and other visit types, e.g. Compliance Monitoring Visit (CMV). May be required to oversee audit and inspection preparation by Associate SM.
Prepares trial sites for close out, conduct final close out visit.
Tracks costs at site level and ensure payments are made, if applicable.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in particular investigators, trial coordinators and other site staff.
May participate in the Health Authority (HA) and IEC/IRB submission and notification processes as required/appropriate.
Acts as a point of contact in site management practices. Able to provide credible and useful insights and input.
On need basis may be assigned as a coach and mentor to a less experienced site manager.
May be required to contribute to process improvement and training.
Occasionally leads and/or participates in special initiatives as assigned.
May be required to assume additional responsibilities or special initiatives such as “Champion” or Subject Matter Expert”.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Sr Site Manager position?

A minimum of a BA or BS degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences or a related scientific field is required, along with a minimum of 2 years of clinical trial monitoring experience.

Is therapeutic area experience necessary for this role?

Specific therapeutic area experience may be required depending on the position and is considered an added advantage.

Are there any travel requirements for the Sr Site Manager position?

Yes, willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays away from home is required.

How much experience is preferred for candidates applying for this position?

While a minimum of 2 years of clinical trial monitoring experience is required, 3-5 years of experience is preferred.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Sr Site Manager?

Responsibilities include site management, ensuring compliance with trial protocols, conducting site monitoring, overseeing training of site staff, and maintaining communication with stakeholders.

Will the hired Sr Site Manager operate independently?

Yes, a Sr Site Manager is generally expected to operate independently with little or limited supervision.

What skills are important for a candidate applying for this position?

Strong working knowledge of GCP, company SOPs, local laws and regulations, as well as strong IT skills and communication abilities are important.

What support is available for the training of site staff?

The Sr Site Manager is responsible for ensuring site staff are trained and that training records are complete and accurate throughout all trial phases.

Who does the Sr Site Manager report to?

The Sr Site Manager primarily reports to a FM/CRM (Functional Manager/Clinical Research Manager).

Are there opportunities for mentoring in this role?

Yes, the Sr Site Manager may be assigned as a coach and mentor to less experienced site managers on an as-needed basis.

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