Clinical Trials Associate I

New Haven, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Details:
Our client a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in New Haven CT is currently looking for an Patient Recruitment Associate I to join their expanding team.

Job Title: Patient Recruitment Associate I / Clinical Trials
Duration: 18 months contract extendable up to 36 months
Location: New Haven CT

Note:
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan

Job Description:

Volunteer Recruitment Support

Job Summary
Summarize the primary purpose & key accountabilities of the job.
The Volunteer Recruitment Support assists the colleagues working in the Business Operations department for all recruitment related activities of trial subjects:
Database development and maintenance pre selection of suitable study candidates organize recruitment related activities pre- per- and post study. Supports clinical trials by drafting/using different recruitment related documents performs administrative activities
Contributes to compliance of regulatory requirements related to the protection of volunteers confidential data

Job Responsibilities
Subject/Patient Database Maintenance
Ensures all information is entered consistently and correctly so that database is searchable with reliable information
Assists in development and maintenance of the PCRU subject recruitment capabilities to conduct a broad range of studies
Assists in the identification exploration and implementation of new methods for subject recruitment to extend the panel
May assist in the implementation of recruitment campaigns including the design drafting & publication of advertisements in various media.
Maintain accuracy accessibility and confidentiality of volunteer records and reports
May act as a primary contact person for new potential volunteers responsibilities include:
Answering incoming calls from potential volunteers responding to any methods of recruitment
Inform them about the unit activity the overall recruitment process and studies
Enters gathered information accurately into the database;
Must be able to process new requests from different media (Internet platform and others).
Contacts volunteers already listed in the database for proactive engagement answers questions about the clinical trial process.
Inform potential volunteers on the next steps and/or scheduled appointments and how to reach the clinical research unit.

Recruitment and Screening Activities (overseen by Supervisor)
Provide support to internal clinical research staff in the pre-selection of subjects for eligibility using protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria;
Communicate protocol requirements to study subjects and patients calling to inquire about specific studies;
May create and manage various communication methods to subjects including but not limited to letters text messaging and mailings;
Manage subject phone calls including scheduling/rescheduling of appointments;
Responsible for meeting timelines required for filling specific study screenings and for filling cohorts and groups for dosing.
Provides training to less experienced phone screen staff when needed and demonstrates ability to problem solve.
Maintains a positive and professional attitude to the subject population understanding they are the first contact subjects have with the CRU;
Track phone call metrics from sources of advertising so that advertising strategies can be decided based on what is most effective;
May write and update recruitment related documents for subject use as appropriate
Communicate protocol requirements to study subjects and contribute to compliance
Demonstrate positive attitude to the subject population to ensure subjects trust in clinical research

Support Clinical Trials (under responsibility of the Principal Investigator)
Assist in the conduct of clinical trials in the PCRU
May obtain signed informed consent from candidate trial-subjects
May assist in staff scheduling as appropriate
May assist in the data management/cleaning activities for assigned protocols
Identify new options to problem solving and execution of the protocol
Document individual subjects participation while involved in study activities
Responsible for recording study data maintaining source documentation and updating subject database not only specific to study participation

Other
Participate in community outreach efforts
Assist in development and maintenance of social media presence including managing all website updates (managing ads posting new content etc.)
Assist in the increase of the unit awareness
Participate in PCRU teams to accomplish business needs and resolve issues
Ensure data collection of high quality and transfer to relevant departments
Ability to take over and manage other specific projects
Participate in the communication and study related meetings
Ensure clinical trials are conducted in accordance with scientific medical and ethical principles within regulatory requirements/guidelines and Pfizer SOPs
May participate in the different administrative parts related to the execution of Phase I clinical studies.
Support ongoing capture and analysis of metrics to demonstrate value and increase productivity

Qualifications / Skills
Health care practice experience/training with valid license preferred
Minimum of 3 years experience in a clinical setting preferred
Proficiency in using MS Office tools suite (Excel Word etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills
Excellent customer service and professionalism

Position Details: Our client a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in New Haven CT is currently looking for an Patient Recruitment Associate I to join their expanding team. Job Title: Patient Recruitment Associate I / Clinical Trials Duration: 18 months contract extendable up to 36 months Locati...