Clinical Trial Associate

MCRA, an IQVIA business, is a leading medical device advisory firm and clinical research organization (CRO). MCRA's value contribution rests within its industry experience at integrating five business value creators—regulatory, clinical research, reimbursement, healthcare compliance, and quality assurance—to provide a dynamic, market-leading effort from concept to commercialization. MCRA's integrated application of these key value-creating functions provides unparalleled expertise for its clients. MCRA has offices in Washington, DC, Manchester, CT, New York, NY, and a global presence in Japan and Europe and serves more than 1500 clients globally. Its core focus areas of therapeutic experience include orthopedics, spine, cardiovascular, neurology, digital health, diagnostic imaging, wound care, dental, general healthcare, robotics, and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices.
Position Overview:The Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) supports the In-House Clinical Research Associate and clinical Trial Manager to ensure optimal management of essential documents with logistical and administrative tasks related to clinical trial start-up, execution and closing. The CTA supports regulatory document collection and tracking of monitoring visits and enrollment at the study-level. Responsible for completion of administrative tasks relating to implementing quality initiatives and the quality management system as applicable. This is a hybrid position out of our Washington, DC office.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support clinical project team by updating and maintaining clinical systems that track site compliance and performance within project timelines.
• Maintain Trial Master File (TMF) for multiple studies, including supporting periodic review of study files for accuracy and completeness.
• File, track and archive TMF documentation and reports.
• Create Investigator Site File (ISF) binders and patient binders for site use.
• Handle, distribute and track clinical trial supplies (non-IP) for site use.
• Support in-house CRA in documentation of all training sessions and/or meeting minutes as needed.
• Assist Clinical Affairs and Clinical Quality Assurance teams with preparation for internal quality audits and tracking of internal CAPAs (Corrective and Preventative Actions) as part of quality management reviews.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships both internal and external to projects, including clients, team members, and site personnel (PIs, Study coordinators, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, management or related discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience in an office environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated professional oral and written communication

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.  MCRA, an IQVIA business, is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.