Position overview:
The Clinical Trial Assistant administers, maintains and co-ordinates the logistical aspects of
clinical trials according to Good Clinical Practice and relevant SOP's and acts as a pivotal point
of contact for the clinical trial team and any contract organization used. The role of the CTA has
evolved from a purely secretarial/administrator position to more responsibilities in logistical and
administrative duties.
Responsibilities:
Accountabilities:
The responsibilities of the Clinical Trial Assistant include, but are not limited to:
- To administer, maintain and coordinate the logistical aspects of the clinical trials according to GCP and SOPs
- Work side-by-side with CRA and assisting in some of their tasks
- Prepare and maintenance of the various documents and CRFs for the study
- Perform liaison activities with the Independent Ethics Committees
- Be the central contact and support between the contract laboratory, study team and study site
- Provide logistical support for the clinical trial
- Provide agenda, minutes and action points for meetings
- Assist in managing the site budget activities
Competencies:
- Commercial: client focus and understanding, service orientation
- Interpersonal skills: clear communication, independence, self-discipline
- Management skill: planning and organizing, systematic
- Professional skill: accurate, procedural, flexible, adapting
You will have
- Either relevant work experience or High School Diploma (or equivalent).
- Research or health care related academic or work experience preferable.
- Good organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and meticulous attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Computer literacy: e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.