Corus Pharma, Inc.

Clinical Research Associate (Contract 3-6 months)

Description:

This position works directly with the Clinical Director and Managers to coordinate and manage an ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial. Major responsibilities include the collaboration in organization and the implementation and completion of a clinical trial. This role will act as primary point-of-contact for participating study sites.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Manage the conduct of an ongoing clinical study, to include interaction with CROs and other outside vendors.
• Develop and procure study materials and distribute to sites.
• Supervise collection of regulatory documents from clinical sites.
• Assess adequacy of clinical sites for study participation.
• Monitor (or co-monitor) clinical sites.
• Support tracking of study related timelines and budgets.
• Communicate with internal departments as needed, including attending program meetings and following up on action items.
• Review study data and resolution of queries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in a scientific discipline, or commensurate experience within a scientific/medical field (medical technician, nursing, pharmacy, physician assistant).
• 5-8 years of experience in clinical development/clinical trials in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or CRO.
• Thorough knowledge of FDA regulations and ICH guidelines.
• Working knowledge of medical and scientific terminology.
• Able to travel as required by projects (< 50%).
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and meet timelines in a dynamic workplace environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• PC skills including advanced MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• CCRA certification (a plus).

Corus Pharma, Inc.

Email: careers@coruspharma.com

Corus Pharma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Submitted: 03/23/2006