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At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. Study Start Up Specialist POSITION PURPOSE: Study Start Up Specialist is responsible for country study start up (SSU) activities and performing quality review of essential documents. The SSU Specialist is responsible for overseeing and leading SSU activities in collaboration with country team members (CLM and CRA) with the objective to improve site activation and maximize patient recruitment time. The SSU Specialist is responsible for the start-up of clinical trial activities in their assigned country/countries to achieve greenlight for selected sites. Specialist also performs quality review of essential documents at start up and during the lifecycle of the study, ensuring adherence to ICH-GCP guidelines, local requirements and Bayer QSDs. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Interact with site and study personnel to collect country specific documents such as IRB/IEC approvals, financial disclosure, CVs/medical licenses, etc. and review for accuracy, completeness and adherence to ICH/GCP and Bayer QSDs Perform quality review of country and site level essential documents following a risk-based approach, issue queries, and communicate outcome to identified users at key milestones and during the course of the study Prepare and submit regulatory and IRB/IEC documentation as required per country requirements and Bayer QSDs during the course of the study Preparation, tracking, and distribution of site start up documentation including Investigator Site File Obtain any required approvals for relevant site document (e.g. informed consent, financial disclosures) to ensure start up timelines are met Manage oversight, in collaboration with CLM, of country and site start up activities and eTMF quality using Vault Clinical reports and dashboards Monitor internal start up KPIs across studies and identify and communicate trends Support start up process improvement implementation In collaboration with CRA, maintain and ensure accuracy of site information in Vault Assist with audits/inspections of relevant start up activities and/or eTMF Attend and actively participate in team meetings by providing site greenlight projections and timelines Provide input on site activation strategy Ensure awareness of related local regulations and support maintenance of country intelligence in Veeva WHO YOU ARE: The incumbent should have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical development including start up/ regulatory process experience Understanding of ICH-GCP essential documentation and familiarity with country specific clinical trial regulations Demonstrated ability to quality review documents and identify discrepancies/inconsistencies preferred Ability to embrace Veeva Clinical Vault system and associated functionality Strong written and verbal English communication skills Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities Demonstrated organization skills and attention to detail Strong service orientation Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities Ever feel burnt out by bureaucracy? Us too. That’s why we’re changing the way we work— for higher productivity, faster innovation, and better results. We call it Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO). Learn more about what DSO will mean for you in your new role here https://www.bayer.com/en/strategy/strategy Bayer does not charge any fees whatsoever for recruitment process. Please do not entertain such demand for payment by any individuals / entities in connection with recruitment with any Bayer Group entity(ies) worldwide under any pretext. Please don’t rely upon any unsolicited email from email addresses not ending with domain name “bayer.com” or job advertisements referring you to an email address that does not end with “bayer.com”. YOUR APPLICATION Bayer is an equal opportunity employer that strongly values fairness and respect at work. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, physical characteristics, disability, sexual orientation etc. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination. Location: India : Karnataka : Bangalore || India : Maharashtra : Thane Division: Pharmaceuticals Reference Code: 848117 Contact Us + 022-25311234
