Clinical Research Associate

Job description

Details:
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is an innovative global leader in pharmaceutical research and development with a long and proud history in Australia. We are a patient focused organisation with a mission to improve the quality of human life, enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. Our diverse business is made up of three areas: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Healthcare and Vaccines.

The role will essentially be to efficiently and effectively set-up, monitor, co-ordinate and conduct clinical trials to the highest standards of ICH GCP and company SOPs whilst meeting the study requirements and targets of Australasia.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Management of Australasian clinical investigator sites from site identification through start-up, recruitment & maintenance and close-out as part of local or global clinical studies according to ICH GCP guidelines and GSK SOPs
• Clinical Trial Document management
• Involvement in negotiating financial arrangements with sites within agreed limits, document financial agreements accordingly and co-ordinate timely payments to sites
• Setup, co-ordinate and contribute to investigator meetings when necessary
• Maintain good communication and working relationships with investigators, other site staff, overseas colleagues, external customers and other GSK staff
• Uphold and promote the company externally by demonstrating high professional standards and integrity in all external contacts
• Involvement in the regular review of procedures and practices involved in planning, set-up, monitoring and co-ordinating clinical trials
• Make recommendations for improvements to your Manager
• Be familiar with relevant therapeutic areas and clinical research procedures by attending both core and on-going training sessions, reading/viewing relevant materials and by discussion with internal and external experts

Qualifications / Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in health, social and/or biological science, pharmacy
• Some prior Clinical Research Associate experience
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Well developed verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills; including the ability to competently liaise with and feedback to internal and external customers regarding project issues and company decisions
• Attention to detail and ability to work to achieve required timelines
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Ability to negotiate with and motivate others

This role will give you the opportunity to work across a range of therapy areas and work within a cohesive and friendly team.

You will be remunerated with an annual salary and performance related bonus. You'll also be given a personal development plan designed to enable your career goals and help you get the most out of your career at GSK. You'll benefit from GSK products as well as lifestyle discounts and financial products and not to mention working for a leading brand recognised in more than 150 countries around the world.

If this advert has caught your eye and you like the sound of the above, click on the APPLY button below and let us know why you're keen. Once we've had a chance to go through all the applications we'll contact you either by phone or email and let you know how you've gone!

At GSK we value diversity and treat all candidates equally. We aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel engaged, supportive of one another, and know their work makes an important contribution.

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Contact information:
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Desired profile

Basic qualifications:
Clinical Research Associate experience

Preferred qualifications:
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