Sr. Clinical Trial Leader (Australia)

At Allucent, we are dedicated to helping small-medium biopharmaceutical companies efficiently navigate the complex world of clinical trials to bring life-changing therapies to patients in need across the globe.

We are looking for a Senior Clinical Trial Leader (Sr. CTL) to join our A-team (hybrid* / remote). As a Sr. CTL at Allucent, you are responsible for providing leadership and management to the Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) and other clinical functional groups, in their day to day clinical trial activities, to include direct communication and interaction with investigative sites and team members on a global, multi-country or regional basis.

The Sr. CTL is responsible for managing the planning, implementation, and tracking of the clinical monitoring process. The position requires an active role in developing the plan and monitoring of both resource allocation and clinical trial so that all aspects of the plan are in progress.

The Sr. CTL serves as a proactive member of the core project team, liaising closely with the Project Manager (PM) on all study-related issues.

In this role your key tasks will include:

• Manage the study start up in collaboration with PM, Regulatory Lead and, if applicable, Global Site Activation Manager (GSAM).
• Coordination and oversight of Critical documentation collection, maintenance and filing.
• Preparing Monitoring Plan; providing input to TMF Plan and to other study plans. Ensure all plans are implemented.
• Contributes to the development of CRF guidelines and edit checks.
• Customizing Site Visit Report checklists/templates according to study specific requirements.
• Develop or modify templates to be used for monitoring activities according to study requirements.
• Selection of investigators and sites; SEV report review and approval.
• Site initiation management; SIV report review and approval.
• Monitoring Visit Report (MVR) review, management, resolution and escalation.
• Manages successful trial close-out, identifies critical activities to make timely and efficient close-out.
• Responsible for timelines, budget and quality of Clinical Monitoring team deliverables, identification of risks and issues and escalation to PM, Line Manager and CRMs/COMs.
• Coordinate and manage site visit schedules.
• Manages CRA site assignments and schedules.
• Develop patient recruitment and retention plans.
• Provide information and input about planned activities to PM for the regular Project Review Meetings and attends Project Review Meetings if needed.
• Conducts project co-monitoring (if required) and team training.
• Site contact for protocol clarifications and subject enrolment if CRA unavailable.
• Monitor and manage trial materials supplies. Ensures Investigational Product and other study supplies are shipped to sites.
• Reviews data listings and query reports to identify trends and ensures proactive re-training is conducted with CRAs and site staff.
• Oversees the process of protocol deviation documentation, tracking and escalation.
• Participates in the development of study newsletters communication.
• Relays project status and issues to PM.
• Requests through the PM appropriate Clinical Operations staffing, workload and resources and reports study deliverables and resource needs.
• Assists, where appropriate, the PM in discussions with clients on study documentation issues or technical related documentation concerns that may arise.
• Reviews study systems (CTMS, CRF, IRS, central lab portal, etc.) updates on regular basis, ensures systems reports are up to date and reports generated are current and correct.
• Coaches/mentors CRA team.
• Develops and delivers project-specific training and provides input to Project Specific Training Matrix.
• Ensures project consistency within and across projects by following SOPs.
• Assists and supports in the preparation of study specific training matrix and various training material (including SOPs training, as well as specific-therapeutic area related).

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in life sciences or nursing qualification preferred.
• A minimum of 6 years clinical research experience with at least 2 years CTL or CTM.
• Ability to mentor and train other CRAs in a positive and effective manner.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical trials and the critical elements for success in clinical trials.
• Strong therapeutic background.
• Possesses experience and knowledge in the CRO industry that will support management of clinical trials.
• Demonstrates the ability to successfully manage people/project issues.
• Mature management skills demonstrated by calm and thorough review of situations. Proactively identifies and addresses problems.
• Seeks to understand all contributing factors. Proposes, implements, and evaluates appropriate resolutions.
• Demonstrates the ability to define and meet project requirements.
• Demonstrates flexibility for improvement and creating solutions.
• Proven organizational abilities, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent team player with team building skills.
• Strong customer focus.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package per location.
• Competitive salaries per location.
• Departmental Study/Training Budget for furthering professional development.
• Flexible Working hours (within reason).
• Opportunity for remote/hybrid* working depending on location.
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities.
• Participation in our enriching Buddy Program as a new or existing employee.
• Internal growth opportunities and career progression.
• Financially rewarding internal employee referral program.
• Access to online soft-skills and technical training via GoodHabitz and internal platforms.
• Eligibility for our Spot Bonus Award Program in recognition of going above and beyond on projects.
• Eligibility for our Loyalty Award Program in recognition of loyalty and commitment of longstanding employees.

Disclaimers:

Our hybrid work policy encourages a dynamic work environment, prescribing 2 days in office per week for employees within reasonable distance from one of our global offices.