Description and Requirements
The Associate Clinical Scientist (ACS) is responsible for the coordination of the clinical
aspects of multiple ongoing projects under the direction of the Director, Clinical Science. The ACS will assist in the development, implementation, and coordination of project-specific procedures for the successful management of clinical deliverables associated with a given project. The ACS works collaboratively with the entire Clinical Science team, cross departmental study teams, and clients to ensure productivity and timely completion of scoped services.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in life science discipline or other field relevant to MedAvante-ProPhase business
focus is required.
Graduate degree in life science discipline or other field relevant to MedAvante-ProPhase business
focus preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Two years of experience in the clinical research industry required; experience working for a
biopharmaceutical sponsor or a clinical research organization preferred
Minimum 2 years experience with the administration of clinical rating scales
Experience conducting assessments in CNS clinical trials as well as interacting with investigative
sites and study sponsors
Ability to function independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple
projects simultaneously
Strong follow-through skills and ability to proactively identify and solve problems; demonstrated
initiative is imperative
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to effectively work within a multifunctional team
Fluent in English required; bi-lingual or multi-lingual skills are preferred
Basic understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Proficient knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the ability to produce
detailed reports and presentations using these tools
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborate with assigned Clinical Science team member(s) on various projects
Assist with Rater Training and Qualification activities
Liaise with sponsors and sites as required
Liaise with all internal cross-departmental teams to ensure continuous and effective flow of
communications in order to meet project deliverables
Attend internal and external project meetings (e.g., weekly external client cal etc.)
Assist in the collection and monitoring of study level metrics, including tracking of queries,
timeliness of remediations and completeness of responses to all inquiries
Assist with tracking, facilitation, and completion of rater remediation
Coordinate resources and develop materials for external meetings (e.g., Kick Off Meetings,
Investigator Meetings, etc.)
Identify the need for and contribute to the development of work instructions, process guidelines
and standard operating procedures
Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position
described here
Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the position
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: This role may require up 20% travel which may be domestic or international including overnight and weekend stays, consistent with project needs and office location.
WCG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status, reprisal or any other legally recognized basis or status protected by federal, state or local law.