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We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.
Location: Santa Monica
Job Responsibilities:
Must meet all requirements for Clinical Research Associate position and have demonstrated proficiency in all relevant areas. With limited supervision conducts site evaluations/initiations and closeout visits in addition to routine monitoring visits, as required.
Assures site compliance with the routine protocol and regulatory requirements and quality of data.
Assists in the setting and updating of study timelines.
Assists in CRO or vendor selection.
With guidance from supervisor coordinates CROs or vendors.
Drafts and coordinates review of protocols, informed consents, case report forms and monitoring plans.
Assists in the review of routine data and preparation of safety, interim, and final study reports, and resolution of data discrepancies.
Participates or effectively runs meetings and conference calls with CROs, vendors, and multi-functional teams.
May participate in abstract presentations, oral presentations and manuscript development. Interfaces with individuals in other functional areas to address routine study issues.
May be asked to assist in the training of Clinical Research Associates and Clinical Project Assistants.
Under general supervision, participates in two or more departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives.
Travel is required.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills are required.
Working knowledge and experience with Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Working knowledge of FDA and/or EMEA Regulations, ICH Guidelines, and GCPs governing the conduct of routine clinical trials.
Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks, plan proactively, and accomplish goals using well-defined instructions and procedures.
Ability to develop tools and processes that increase measured efficiencies of the project.
Must be able to anticipate obstacles and proactively develop solutions to achieve project goals.
Must have a general understanding of functional issues and routine project goals from an organizational perspective.
Basic Requirements:
4+ years of experience and a BS or BA in a relevant scientific discipline.
OR
4+ years of experience and an RN (2 or 3 year certificate).
CCRA or other certification desired
For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit www.kitepharma.com. Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma.
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