Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA)

Zogenix ,
Maidenhead, Berkshire
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Company Overview Headquartered in Emeryville, CA, Zogenix is a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing and commercializing transformative therapies to improve the lives of patients and their families living with rare diseases. We are currently looking to hire an Clinical Trial Assistant (CTM). This is an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Development function at Zogenix and to support the European launch of the company's first commercial product along with providing support for other business objectives. The role will be based in our EU office in Maidenhead. Job Summary The Clinical Trial Assistant provides support to cross-functional teams in the planning, start-up, maintenance and closeout of study activities conducted within the Clinical Operations Department, in compliance with the protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable regulations and in accordance with Zogenix Standard Operating Procedures. Responsibilities and Duties * Assists with in-house reconciliation of IWRS queries to ensure compliance with case report forms (EDC), protocol, pharmacy manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). * Assists in identifying sites for oversight visits based on pre-specified criteria (i.e., repeat major deviations, failure to perform drug accountability appropriately, etc. * Manages the collection, review, and approval of regulatory and essential documents from clinical sites * Assists with the submission of protocols, amendments, subject facing documents to Independent Ethics Committees/Institutional Review Boards (IRBs(and coordinates responses to queries, as required * Manages the TMF and assists the Study Lead in QC- related activities * Interfaces with site coordinators, field clinical staff, CROs and other company representatives * Assists in the performance of study feasibility assessments * Coordinates investigational product release activities across clinical sites * Orders and assembles study files for Zogenix conducted studies * Oversees ordering and shipping of specified supplies for clinical studies and maintains inventories * Assists in the preparation of Investigator and Study Coordinator Meetings * Maintains tracking systems and reports study metrics to support the clinical trial programmes * Trains other Clinical Research Assistants, as required * Assigns study site numbers * Participates in and presents status updates in project team meetings * Assists in User Acceptance Testing for various clinical systems * Assists in study invoices/budget tracking/oversight as required * Other duties as required Qualifications and Skills * Bachelor's degree in a health sciences field preferred * Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role in the life science industry * Sound understanding of GCP and other applicable guidelines/regulations * Proficient in software applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint * Good written and verbal communication skills * Ability to multitask under pressure * Strong organizational skills with attention to detail * Good problem-solving and analytical skills * Able to work outside normal UK business hours, as required Apply for this Job

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