Director, Clinical Affairs - Job # 1939
Client Synopsis:
Full Scale Solutions is currently recruiting for the following position located in Bethlehem PA. Relocation will be provided.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
We are currently seeking a Director of Clinical Affair who will be responsible for managing the overall day-to-day Clinical Affairs staff, monitoring and IDE project performance. Ensure compliance to EU/FDA regulations for clinical studies and execution of IDE protocols as written. Will Manage the Clinical Affairs Manager(s) and Clinical Research Associate(s) and report to the SVP, RA/QA.

Duties include:
  • Manage the strategic planning and execution of Clinical Studies within the daily operations.
  • Facilitate the generation and/or review and approval of clinical study protocols and required SOPs.
  • Provide input for the design, review and approval of case report forms (CRFs).
  • Provide training and guidance to ensure that Company staff are trained to execute and follow the clinical study protocols and understand the consequences of out-of-protocol events and errors.
  • Provide training and guidance to ensure that staff is trained to review CRFs records for accuracy, completeness and compliance to requirements.
  • Provide technical assistance to staff, operations, and donor centers, as required.
  • Evaluate new tests and methodologies.
  • Organize and maintain Clinical Study files, in order to meet customer, regulatory, and product management requirements.
  • Participate in overall management review and planning of IDE study operations to enhance compliance with protocols and efficient/cost effective execution of studies.
  • Interface with the Independent Review Board (IRB) and act as liaison between that group and the company.
  • Initiate and participate in clinical affairs and technical staff hiring decisions, goal setting, performance monitoring and review, and disciplinary action as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with the SVP of RA/QA in the preparation and monitoring of department budgets.
  • Facilitate customer and contract research organization (CRO) monitoring visits, audits, investigator's meetings and business planning functions.
  • Participate in regulatory inspection process and work with other company management to provide prompt response to regulatory agency or internal audit findings.
Experience
  • Master's or PhD. Level with ten (10) years experience.
  • Minimum three (3) years supervisory experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with biologics and drug clinical studies is required.
  • Experience with source plasma and laboratory methods used in blood/plasma screening for bloodborne pathogens is a strong preference.
  • Ability to travel 10% to 20% during the work year.
  • Ability to organize, work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks - flexibility.
  • Willingness to take and give direction.
  • Willingness to work diverse shifts and overtime, as required.
  • Familiarity with working in a regulated environment. (CLIA, GMP, GCP, QSR, ISO, EU Harmonized Standards or other)
  • Understanding of budget preparation, goal setting and performance monitoring processes.
  • Ability to operate computer keyboard and calculator.
  • Ability to travel by plane, automobile, train and other methods of public transportation.
 For confidential consideration please submit a resume and salary history to
   claire@fullscalesolutions.com.

 Full Scale Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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