Description
Clinical Data Associates- Future Roles (India)
Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.
Every day we perform better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. We bring a wide range of talented experts together across a wide range of business-critical services that support our business. Every role within Corporate is vital to furthering our vision of Shortening the Distance from Lab to Life.
Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know.
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Why Syneos Health
- We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression supportive and engaged line management technical and therapeutic area training peer recognition and total rewards program.
- We are committed to our Total Self culture - where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
- We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives - we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintains awareness of the pertinent elements of contract and scope of work for assigned project(s).
- Reviews and adheres to the requirements of study-specific Clinical Data Management Plans for assigned project(s).
- Receives and enters lab normal ranges.
- Completes and submits Clinical Database Management System (CDMS)-specific access forms and/or spreadsheets.
- Performs review of discrepancy (edit check) output and validation listings based on data entered into the clinical database. Based on this review, queries or applies self-evident corrections in cases where queries are not required, per the Data Validation Specification (DVS) and/or Data Management Plan (DMP) for the assigned projects. Resolves answered queries correctly and re-queries where appropriate.
- For paper studies, takes receipt of, and reviews, Data Clarification Forms (DCFs) that have been answered by sites and where appropriate, edits the Case Report Forms (CRFs) and database accordingly.
- For paper studies, performs internal QC checks via listing output from database against CRFs and DCFs.
- For paper studies, ensures all CRFs and DCFs received are returned for filing in the Document Control Room (DCR) per the Data Tracking Guidelines for the assigned projects.
- For paper and hybrid studies, serve as back-up to data entry. Pre-review of CRFs (prior to scanning) and perform QC review of CRFs using an image system.
- For EDC studies, performs DM quality review and/or other internal QC checks as required per applicable Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems.
- Assists in tracking project progress and issuing periodic status reports.
- Participates in completion of all activities necessary for the finalization and transfer the clinical database and related project documents to the sponsor.
- Assists in identifying the achievement of milestones according to scheduled plans.
- Creates electronic storage media per standard operating procedures (SOPs) for EDC studies.
- Participates in internal meetings and in internal/external audits as required.
- Files documentation in the Data Management Study File (DMSF).
- Assists with study archival.
- Maintains proficiency in DM systems and processes through regular training courses (CDA Knowledge College).
- Understands the coding process.
- Understands the purpose of interim, dry run, data cut.
- Qualifications
- Education Requirements
- Min/PreferredEducation Level Description
- Additional Qualifications
- BA/BS degree in the biological sciences or related disciplines in the natural science/health care field.
- Experience with DM practices and relational database management software systems preferred.
- Oracle Clinical, Rave, or Inform systems preferred. Knowledge of clinical data, and ICH/Good Clinical Practices. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- Proficiency in navigating MS Windows, as well as use of MS Word, Excel, and email applications. Excellent speed and accuracy of keyboard skills.
- Work experience in clinical research, drug development, data management, or other healthcare environment preferred.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform, influence, convince and persuade.
- Good organizational, planning, and time management skills preferred. Ability to multitask under tight deadlines while providing attention to detail. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change. Ability to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Responsible for performing activities that are in compliance with applicable Corporate Business Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Working Instructions and performing other duties as assigned by management. Minimal travel may be required (up to 25%).
We are always excited to connect with great talent. This posting is intended for a [possible] upcoming opportunity rather than a live role. By expressing your interest, you'll be added to our talent pipeline and considered should this role become available.
Get to know Syneos Health
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.
No matter what your role is, you'll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.
Additional Information
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
Summary
This position is responsible for assisting in all clinical data management activities required for clinical trials under supervision of more experienced Clinical Data Associates (CDAs).
