Clinical Trial Assistant
Job description
As a Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) you hold an essential position within a clinical operations team. You are responsible for supporting clinical drug research by working closely with Clinical Research Associates and Clinical Project Managers. You are involved in study start-up, administration and filing of essential documents.
Responsibilities
- Support during the feasibility process (e.g. preparation and follow-up of Confidentiality Agreements, retrieve completed Feasibility Assessments, complete feasibility tracker)
- Coordinate translations of study documents
- Assist in preparation of submission package to ECs/HA
- Prepare documents for Site Initiation Visits (creation of site specific documents)
- Set-up and distribution of Investigator Site Files
- Set-up of study tracking tools
- Under general supervision, accountable for the timely tracking of study essential documents and ensuring completeness of the Trial Master File to support readiness for audits and inspections
- Logistic management of non-study drug related supplies/services
- Support in local study process, presentations, mailing to sites, newsletters and correspondence
- Assistance in preparation, support during conduct of audits and inspections
- Support and follow-up of local team meetings and local investigator meetings (e.g. attendee list, agenda, meeting materials, writing of minutes)
- Set-up of (e)TMF files and in-house filing of TMF documents in the appropriate files according to the SOP and ICH-GCP and other local guidelines
- Support ongoing use of CTMS by maintaining and tracking relevant activities.
Profile
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required
- Previous clinical research experience a plus
- Requires previous administrative support experience for at least 1 year
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
- Belgian residence required, since this vacancy is office based
Demonstrated competencies/skills in the following areas are required:
- Awareness and understanding of cultural differences as well as regional operational differences
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, preferably also good knowledge of Dutch/French
- Interpersonal, decision-making and issue resolution skills
- Effective planning and organization skills
- Computer skills (Microsoft office – Excel, Word and Power Point)
- Attention to detail
- Excellent follow through
Our offer
- An attractive salary in line with your experience and skills
- Fringe benefits including a company car, meal allowance, medical insurance, pension plan and a care plan
- A supporting environment
- Respect for the life-work balance
- Career planning
- A focus on professional and personal growth through training and coaching
- Room for personal engagement to help shape our company's future
Location
Brussels & Flanders
Contact person
Evelien Van Eecke