Senior Clinical Research Associate (Site Manager)

to operate independently with little or limited supervision.

Principal Responsibilities:

1 Acts as primary local company contact for assigned sites for specific trials.

2 Actively May participate in site feasibility and/or Site Qualification Visit.

3 Attends/participates in investigator meetings as needed, may be expected to help prepare meeting materials and may be required to present at the IM.

4 Responsible for executing activities within site initiation and start-up, preparation and conduct of site monitoring (including remote monitoring), site management (by study specific systems and other reports/dashboards) and site/study close-out according to SOPs, Work Instructions (WIs) and policies. Responsible for the implementation of analytical risk-based monitoring model at the site level and to work with site to ensure timely resolution of issues found during

monitoring visits. Able to implement and execute all tasks independently with little or limited supervision.

5 Ensures site staff are trained and the corresponding training records are complete and accurate at any time point during all trial phases. Responsible in close collaboration with LTM and central study team for the activities during site activation phase in order to speed up the process and activate the site in shortest possible timeframe. May be required to help provide solutions to challenges faced in other sites in the country.

6 Contributes to site level recruitment strategy and contingency planning and implementation in partnership with other functional areas.

7 Ensures site study supplies (such as Non-Investigational Product (IP), lab kits, etc.) are adequate for trial conduct.

8 Ensures that clinical drug supplies are appropriately used, handled and stored and returns are accurately inventoried and documented.

9 Arranges for the appropriate destruction of clinical supplies.

10 Ensures site staff complete data entry and resolve queries within expected timelines.

11 Ensures accuracy, validity and completeness of data collected at trial sites.

12 Proactively ensures that all Adverse Events (AE)/Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)/Product Quality Complaints (PQCs) are reported within the required reporting timelines and documented as appropriate. For AEs/SAEs, ensures that they are consistent with all data collected and with the information in the source documents.

13 Maintains complete, accurate and timely data and essential documents in relevant systems utilized for trial management.

14 Fully documents trial related activities, in particular monitoring. Writes visit reports and follow-up letter in accordance with the SOPs. Promptly communicates relevant status information and issues to appropriate stakeholders.

15 Reviews study files for completeness and ensures archiving retention requirements are met, including storage in a secure area at all times.

16 Collaborates with LTM for documenting and communicating site/study progress and issues to trial central team.

17 Attends regularly scheduled team meetings and trainings.

18 Complies with relevant training requirements. Act as local expert in assigned protocols. Possesses proficient therapeutic knowledge sufficient to support role and responsibilities.

19 Works closely with LTM to ensure Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) is completed for Quality Assurance (QA) site audits and for quality issues identified at the site during routine monitoring and other visit types, e.g. Compliance Monitoring Visit (CMV). May be required to oversee audit and inspection preparation by Associate SM.

20 Prepares trial sites for close out, conduct final close out visit.

21 Tracks costs at site level and ensure payments are made, if applicable.

22 Establishes and maintains good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in particular investigators, trial coordinators and other site staff.

23 May participate in the Health Authority (HA) and IEC/IRB submission and notification processes as required/appropriate.

24 Acts as a point of contact in site management practices. Able to provide credible and useful insights and input.

25 On need basis may be assigned as a coach and mentor to a less experienced site manager.

26 May be required to contribute to process improvement and training.

27 Occasionally leads and/or participates in special initiatives as assigned.

28 May be required to assume additional responsibilities or special initiatives such as “Champion” or Subject Matter Expert”.

Education and Experience Requirements:

▪ A minimum of a BA or BS degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences or related scientific field (or equivalent experience) is required.

▪ A minimum of 2 years of clinical trial monitoring experience is required. 3-5 years of clinical trial monitoring experience is preferred, however, other relevant experiences and skills may be considered by the hiring manager when considering the candidate’s eligibility.

▪ Demonstrated AI literacy and an AI enabled mindset, including the ability to apply AI tools responsibly in daily work to improve productivity, decision making and quality of outcomes.

▪ Specific therapeutic area experience may be required depending on the position and is an added advantage.

▪ Strong working knowledge of GCP, company SOPs, local laws and regulations, assigned protocols and associated protocol specific procedures including monitoring guidelines.

▪ Strong IT skills in appropriate software and company systems.

▪ Willingness to travel with occasional overnight stay away from home.

▪ Proficient in speaking and writing the country language and English. Good written and oral communication.

▪ Ability to work on multiple trials in parallel.

▪ Demonstrated capability to consistently deliver clinical trials.

▪ Demonstrated capability to effectively communicate and engage with sites and sites personnel.

▪ Demonstrated problem solving capability

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Behavior, Business English, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials Operations, Execution Focus, Laboratory Operations, Mentorship, Proactive Behavior, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Project Support, Regulatory Environment, Regulatory Inspections, Research and Development, Research Ethics, Study Management, Time Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

Kč800,000.00 - Kč1,531,800.00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.