The Inhouse Clinical Research Associate (IHCRA) provides in-house support to the clinical team according to project requirements, ICH GCP guidelines, local or global regulatory requirements and Novotech or Client SOPs.
Responsibilities:- Support the clinical team’s inhouse activities on assigned projects.
- Co-ordinate and maintain clinical study documentation in the Trial Master Files (TMF) including the tracking of documents, preparation for internal/external audits, conducting routine QC reviews and final reconciliation, according to the requirements of ICH GCP and Novotech (or client) SOPs.
- Support the clinical team in essential document development, collection and management process including any translations according to Good Documentation Practice, ICH GCP and Novotech (or client) SOPs.
- Manage the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), ensuring site compliance scores are maintained to a high level and entered in accordance with company requirements. Follow up with relevant team to update and maintain site milestones, subject tracking and PISCF’s, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the data.
- Create the Investigator Site Files, co-ordinating the ordering, dispatch and tracking of trial materials (e.g., patient cards and diaries, lab supplies, drug supplies, etc.) according to the logistical requirements of the study. Ensure safe and orderly storage of study materials at Novotech and maintain stock reports as requested by the PM/CRA.
- May assist the CRAs with the preparation of onsite or remote monitoring visits and follow-up action items from previous monitoring visits.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
- Relevant experience/qualifications in Life Sciences or related field or administration would be preferable. Experience working in the pharmaceutical, CRO or healthcare industry is advantageous.
- At least 12 months experience as inhouse CRA or relevant administration or support role.
Novotech is a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO).
At Novotech, ambition meets opportunity. As a globally recognized leader in clinical research and scientific advisory services, we are proud to combine our position at the forefront of the industry with an award-winning workplace culture that values ambition, innovation, and growth. Named Employer of Choice, Great Place to Work and Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE), we are committed to fostering an environment that reflects the life-changing work we do.
Since 1997, we have expanded our global footprint, now with 30+ offices across Asia-Pacific, the United States, and Europe. This growing network unites professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to advance therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.
At Novotech, our employees are at the heart of our success. By offering trust, flexibility, and autonomy through programs like NovoLife, our flexible benefits framework, we empower team members to create an effective work-life balance that delivers professional satisfaction and maximum results for clients.
With access to mentorship opportunities, professional development programs, and a dynamic community, Novotech offers a platform for driven individuals to achieve personal growth while shaping the future of healthcare. Join us to be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your ambition to make a global impact.
At Novotech we have advanced therapeutic and regulatory expertise, the ability to execute across markets and a client-centric service model, so that our clients get a trusted, long-term partner and an accelerated path to bring their life-changing advances to market. This gives our employees the opportunity to develop their careers by joining a diverse and supportive global organization with a collaborative culture, whilst working with clients on the cutting-edge of life sciences.
At Novotech you will work alongside empowered teams with a shared commitment to success.
- Strategic vs transactional mindset.
- Ability to gain insights and make proactive decisions quickly.
- Culture that fosters partnership and collaboration, where every voice is heard and valued.
- Ongoing support from senior stakeholders and leadership team.
Novotech Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
Sydney, Australia
