eCOA Operations Specialist

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The eCOA Operations Specialist will work across all therapeutic areas and research phases to collaborate with cross-functional global teams to execute on assigned operational aspects of complex global clinical research studies related to Clinical Outcomes Assessments.


Position Summary


In collaboration with the Global Trial Manager (GTM) and other stakeholders, the eCOA Ops Specialist is responsible for the initiation and oversight of COA licensing, ensures availability of finalized master versions, translations and delivery to study teams and/or eCOA vendor in paper or electronic format.

Accountable for accuracy and resolution of COA translation process issues and COA deployment via Electronic Clinical Outcome Assessments (eCOA) through management of eCOA vendor and outsourcing relationships.

Ensures effective alignment of COA processes with other business processes and regulatory requirements for inspection readiness.


Position Responsibilities


Responsibilities involve a combination of execution and oversight, dependent on the sourcing model, to ensure deliverables and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Drives licensing with Global Outsourcing Manager, submission and retrieval of COAs from the COAM (Clinical Outcomes Assessment Management) library.

Partners with cross-functional team members to ensure the initial eCOA study design, study build and deployment of devices across trials.

Manages the eCOA implementation timeline.

Acts as central point of contact for communication between the team and eCOA vendor on matters concerning translation availability and IRB/EC submission timelines. Escalates issues related to vendors as necessary.

External review of eCOA-related CRO activities.

Review of external eCOA-related activities: checks paper and eCOA deployment of instruments for accuracy and escalate issues to eCOA vendors.

Accountable for stakeholder communications/change management and resolution/mitigation of issues and risks (escalate as appropriate).

Contributes to internal/external continuous improvement initiatives/teams. (e.g., representation on eCOA SuperUser Network/COAM team).

Drive process/system enhancements related to eCOA Specialist responsibilities/deliverables.

Manage and comply with various quality and compliance systems

Supports the study training needs related to eCOA instruments and management


Degree Requirements


Bachelors degree required.


Experience Requirements


1-3 years of pharmaceutical, biotech, data/information technology experience preferably in the area of clinical trial, clinical outcome assessment, data, or technology management

Project Management and planning skills, preferred

Knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines, regulations and BMS procedures/policies

Ability to analyze and interpret complex issues and propose solutions

Experience with team collaborations and driving innovation

Ability to effectively respond to regulatory trends, internal audits, inspection activities including root cause analysis/Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) plans for any findings


Key Competency Requirements


Effective oral and written communication skills, ability to influence cross-functionally, demonstration of leadership capabilities

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