Clinical Trial Coordinator - FSP

Company Details

Industry: Research
Description: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of more than $24 billion and approximately 70,000 employees globally. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences … Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of more than $24 billion and approximately 70,000 employees globally. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, deliver medicines to market and increase laboratory productivity. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $35 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. View more View less

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Science

Job Description

Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator

About Us

We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years. Join our global team and make an impact at the forefront of innovation.

Role Overview

As a Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator, you will provide administrative and technical support to the Project Team. You will coordinate and facilitate project activities and may serve as a study lead, acting as a cross-functional liaison for the project team. You will also act as a buddy during onboarding and provide training to new staff as needed. Additionally, you will support departmental and cross-functional initiatives for process improvements and enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on the specific role (Central or Local), you will:

  • Coordinate, oversee, and complete functions on assigned trial activities as detailed on the task matrix.
  • Perform department, internal, country, and investigator file reviews as assigned and document findings in appropriate systems.
  • Ensure allocated tasks are performed on time, within budget, and to a high-quality standard. Proactively communicate any risks to project leads and line manager as appropriate.
  • Support maintenance of study-specific documentation and global support with systems, tools, and trackers including: study team lists, tracking project-specific training requirements, system access management for organization/vendor/clients, and tracking project-level activity plans. Ensure (e)TMF is up to date by following file review schedules and documenting findings.
  • Provide system support (e.g., GoBalto & eTMF).
  • Support RBM activities.
  • Perform administrative tasks on assigned trials including: timely processing of documents sent to Client (e)TMF, performing (e)TMF reviews, mass mailings and communications, and providing documents and reports to internal team members.
  • Support scheduling and organization of client and/or internal meetings and complete related meeting minutes.
  • Review and track local regulatory documents.
  • Transmit documents to client and centralized IRB/IEC.
  • Analyze and reconcile study metrics and findings reports. Assist with clarification and resolution of findings related to site documentation.
  • Maintain vendor trackers.
  • Assist with coordination, compilation, and distribution of Investigator Site File (ISF) and Pharmacy binder materials and non-clinical study supplies to sites.
  • Assist with study-specific translation materials and translation QC upon request.
  • May attend Kick-off meetings and take notes when required.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 4 years).
  • In some cases, an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to work in a team or independently as required.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Proven ability to effectively analyze project-specific data/systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Strong customer focus.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to reprioritize workload and provide efficient support to meet changing project timelines.
  • Demonstrated ability to attain and maintain a good working knowledge of applicable Country Regulations, ICH Good Clinical Practices, and organization/Client SOPs and WPDs for all non-clinical/clinical aspects of project implementation, execution, and closeout.
  • Excellent English language and grammar skills; proficient local language skills as needed.
  • Good presentation skills.
  • Excellent computer skills, proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and ability to obtain knowledge and master all clinical trial database systems.
  • Ability to successfully complete PPD clinical training program.
  • Self-motivated, positive attitude with effective strong interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions and Environment

  • Work is performed in an office, laboratory, clinical, and/or home office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
  • Occasional drives to site locations. Potential occasional travel required.
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