Job description - Clinical Trial Assistant
Alternative job titles
Clinical Project Assistant Clinical Trial Administrator
CT Assistant Project Assistant
Description
The Clinical Trial Assistant administers, maintains and co-ordinates the logistical aspects of clinical trials according to Good Clinical Practice and relevant SOP's and acts as a pivotal point of contact for the clinical trial team and any contract organisation used. The role of the CTA has evolved from a purely secretarial/administrator position to more responsibilities in logistical and administrative duties. The CTA is very active in the clinical research team of the sponsor company.
Qualifications
Currently, there are no formal qualifications or entry requirements for the position of CTAs. Both graduates and non-graduates have the opportunity to choose this career path, however relevant education or experience is a pre-requisite.
Competencies
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Service oriented approach, flexible and proactive towards changing clients' needs
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to work unsupervised taking responsibility for own actions
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Systematically perform activities in a timely and accurate manner
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Work precisely according to procedures, rules and regulations
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Flexible and open to change
Tasks
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To administer, maintain and coordinate the logistical aspects of the clinical trials according to GCP and SOPs.
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Work side-by-side with CRA and assisting in some of their tasks
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Study various documents and CRFs
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Perform liaison activities with the Independent Ethics Committees
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Establish and be the central contact between the contract laboratory, study team and study site
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Provide logistical support for the clinical trial
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Provide agenda, minutes and action points for meetings