Clinical Research Associate- Oncology - Edmonton, Canada - AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Oncology

12 Month Contract
**Western Canada
- field based work primarily in Alberta and British Columbia**At AstraZeneca (AZ), we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation - ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work.

We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we're taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

Your responsibilities will include:

Build positive relationships with site partners through site selection, patient recruitment, training on AZ protocols, SOPs, clinical guidelines, and data collection; site visits and site closures
Influence and facilitate site documentation collection for timely initiation of sites and to improve the recruitment period to deliver clinical studies to plan
Lead strategies for patient recruitment to meet recruitment targets
Share knowledge and mentor new CRA's on technical skills and positively impact the development of the regional territory including progressing valued relationships with investigators and sharing this information within AZ to improve customer experiences
Ensure accuracy of patient data by verifying source data, ensuring timely reporting of Serious Adverse Event's, handling of studydrug supplies and overall management of the Investigator Study File (ISF); completes audit reports and ensures followup issues are completed by deadlines
Actively identifies studyrelated issues and elevates issues as appropriate.
Collect Customer Insights from investigative sites with documentation in appropriate systems
Report site and patient level information accurately in AstraZeneca clinical trial management systems within specified timelines
Ensure efficient management of time and expenses in support of the business
Ensure compliance with AZ's Code of Conduct and company policies and procedures relating to people, finance, technology, security, and SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)
Identify or followup on potential new sites and develop inexperienced sites within territory for future studies by collaborating with Commercial representatives in the territory
Participate in customer planning initiatives for key customers in territory
Assist with planning and delivery of Regional meetings

As Local Study Team Representative, you will:

Build and maintain the study summary sheet with input from Local Study Team colleagues
Communicate issues and risks affecting study deliverables to Manager, Clinical Research Associate (M, CRA)/Local Study Manager (LSM) for communication to the global team

Collaborate with Manager

CRA, LSM to identify potential risks to Data Base Lock, review unresolved/outlier data, Source Data Verification and Data Query reports, provide status update and followup requirements to assigned CRA and Manager
CRA including advising on the risk management plan

Your qualifications include:

University degree or College diploma (professional accreditation) in Health Sciences field
Minimum 2 years CRA experience preferred but will consider strong study coordinator experience
Must have industry experience in Oncology
Ability to work independently and handle fluctuating workloads
Professional teamwork skills, adept at influencing others and excellent communication skills
Detail savvy with excellent critical thinking skills
Possess a valid driver's license
Ability to travel and work flexible hours (overnight travel is required)

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