Senior Associate I / II – US Clinical Operations

Role Description

JOB TITLE:

Senior Associate I / II

US Clinical Operations

Global Clinical Research and Development

Veterinary Medicine Research & Development (VMRD)
 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful applicant embodies Zoetis’ Core Beliefs:  Our Colleagues Make The Difference, Always Do The Right Thing, Customer Obsessed, Run It Like You Own It, and We Are One Zoetis. 

Within US Clinical Operations, the candidate will be assigned to one or more Project Teams and will have the following duties and responsibilities:

As a member of the clinical team, assist with, coordinate, or lead the coordination of all study activities, including start up, Investigator training, conduct, site monitoring and close out. These may include, but are not limited to:

·       Assist in or prepare study protocols, amendments, deviations, data capture forms, electronic data capture systems, test article documentation and study reports

·       Collaborate with multiple internal partner groups to plan, coordinate, conduct, analyze, and report studies

·       Develop training materials and conduct training of Investigators and other study site personnel

·       Serve as the principal communication link between the Sponsor and study sites

·       Maintain study files in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements

·       Assist with or coordinate the implementation and execution of data management processes including paper and electronic data capture, entry, review, tracking, and verification utilizing electronic tools and centralized data management systems.

·       Prepare study files for submission to regulatory agencies

·       Lead multi-functional team(s) serving as a project team member or clinical sub team leader

·       Coordinate animal related study activities (i.e. clinical sampling, test material administration and clinical observations)

·       Travel: approximately 10 – 40% on an annual basis.  Variable, depending upon project status.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Educational Background:

·       Minimum:  Bachelor's degree  

·       Desirable:  Master’s degree

Work Experience/Skills:

Minimum:

·       One-two years’ experience as a clinical study coordinator/monitor or in research in the animal health pharmaceutical industry.

·       Previous experience working with veterinary clinics and/or research facilities.

·       Understanding of Good Clinical Practice and/or Good Laboratory Practices.

·       Ability to work both as a member of a team and independently in a self-directed and self-motivated manner.

·       Excellent skills in the following competencies: organizing, planning, time management, quality, attention to detail.

·       Well-developed critical thinking skills with the ability to learn on the fly and problem solve.  

·       Excellent interpersonal skills with very good written and oral communication skills.

·       Competence with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, Teams).

Desirable:

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