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Clinical Trials Assistant

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 14 hours ago
Permanent and Fixed Term positions available

Overall Job Purpose:

  • Support the planning, coordination, and administration of clinical trials to ensure they are conducted accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and ethical standards. This role is essential for maintaining trial documentation, managing participant appointments, ensuring data accuracy, and upholding Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and study protocols.
  • Perform administrative and clinical tasks that facilitate the trial's progress, including data entry, documentation management, communication with participants, and coordination with clinical team members.
  • Provide valid, high-quality data that contributes to the safety and efficacy evaluations necessary for advancing products and treatments.

Key Responsibilities:

Trial Preparation: Prepare and review all study-related documents before study commencement.

Participant Recruitment: Recruit and maintain contact with trial participants throughout the study.

Scheduling: Maintain an accurate and up-to-date appointment schedule.

Informed Consent: Conduct the informed consent process with all participants.

Protocol Adherence: Execute clinical activities according to study protocols, including device treatments, photography, and skin measurements.

Data Management: Ensure complete and accurate Case Report Form (CRF) entries during trials and transcription of raw data.

Patient Monitoring: Monitor and report patient status, safety, adverse events, and device effects.

Inventory Management: Monitor clinical suite supplies and replenish as needed.

SOP Development: Assist in creating and updating Standard Operating Procedures.

Quality Control: Promptly address and report concerns arising during studies and maintain utmost confidentiality.

Key objectives/KPI's

Data accuracy and quality

Timeliness of document management

Adherence to study protocols

Patient recruitment and retention rates

Timeliness in management of participant appointments

Response time to participant queries

Monitoring and reporting Adverse Events

Inventory and supply management

Continuous improvement and training participation

Audit and inspection readiness

Skills, know-how & experience:

Ideal Experience

Experience: 1-3 years in clinical research or a related field; previous experience with clinical trial documentation or administration preferred.

Familiarity with GCP guidelines, ICH regulations, and regulatory submission processes.

Other attributes:

Problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate needs and manage multiple priorities.

A team-oriented approach with a focus on quality, efficiency, and meeting deadlines.

Confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive trial information

Receptive to feedback and proactive

Self-motivated, with a can-do-attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

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