NantWorks (the “Company”) is the parent company of various private and public entities that are changing how we work, live and play. We focus on three main categories: life sciences; energy & renewables; and media & technology. We invest in strategies that improve our core capabilities and in brand new industries, poised to change mankind for the better. By capturing tomorrow’s opportunities through scientific processes and entrepreneurial philosophies, we are at the forefront of emerging high-growth technologies across a wide range of industries.

The Company is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants.   The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date.  If you require a medical or religious accommodation we will engage in the interactive process with you.  Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start.  If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date.  The Company may also mandate that its employees receive vaccine boosters, and all accommodation laws will be followed.

Position Summary

Agency Temporary - Senior CRA, Field Monitor will participate in clinical research teams to ensure the most effective and efficient conduct of clinical research studies by providing training, protocol interpretation, document collection and review and overall clinical trial support.

Essential Functions

• Develop, review and update study-related training materials and documents including: site initiation training slides, informed consent form templates, procedures manuals, laboratory and pharmacy manuals
• Interpret medical and scientific intent of assigned study protocols and study procedures, logistics, risks to research subjects and safety, data evaluation methods etc.
• Communicate scientific rationale for assigned studies to  team members and clinical sites
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for clinical sites including providing guidance on protocol interpretation and eligibility requirements
• Create/edit, distribute and collect site feasibility questionnaires
• Oversee and support collection of essential documents during study start-up
• Collect study and site metrics and maintain study trackers, as needed
• Participate in case report form (CRF) data review and review of source documents, work with sites to resolve data queries as needed
• Communicate regularly with field and in-house Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) to provide information before and after site visits
• Partner with field CRAs to resolve issues identified during site visits
• Work with Supply Chain to ensure sites maintain sufficient investigational product (IP) to properly conduct the trial as well as resolve  IP temperature monitoring excursions and train or assist sites with corrective actions
• Train vendors, investigators, and study coordinators on study requirements and provide guidance on site issues
• Clinical specimen log review, coordinating shipment of specimens to the sponsor or contracted vendor
• Conduct remote monitoring tasks including reconciliation of site investigational product accountability, as needed
• Provide mentorship and training to newly hired research staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical research, science, or health-related field with 6 years of experience in a clinical research setting required; or
• High school diploma with 8 years of experience in a clinical research setting required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Clinical Research Associate II or higher required  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe
• Excellent written/oral communication skills as well as strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Understand the job-specific system, processes as defined by the company’s SOPs, and adhere to the requirements listed in those documents. If any of the procedure or process requirements are unclear or ambiguous, it is the responsibility of the employee to notify his/her supervisor or manager.
• Maintain corporate confidentiality at all times
• Ability to set priorities and independent decision making
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams
• Ability to discover issues, provides solutions and provides guidance to in-house team on how to address issues
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Outgoing and confident demeanor
• Independent thinker and persuasive communicator
• Detail oriented, with solid organization and time management skills
• Completes projects with reliability and minimal guidance
• Knowledge of drug development process
• Computer literacy: EDC, eTMF, CTMS, etc.
• Working knowledge of ICH E6, and the Code of Federal Regulations

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time based on study requirements
• Remote with ability to work flexible hours for various time zones

The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

National Market (all markets unless identified as Premium)

$61.54 (entry-level qualifications) to $65.38 (highly experienced) per hour

Premium Market (Premium markets include Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, & Boston)

$63.94 (entry-level qualifications) to $67.31 (highly experienced) per hour

The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position is filled or closed.