POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Trial Assistant , maintains and co-ordinates the logistical aspects of

clinical trials according to Good Clinical Practice and relevant SOP's and acts as a pivotal point

of contact for the clinical trial team and any contract organization used. The role of the CTA has evolved from a purely secretarial/administrator position to more responsibilities in logistical and administrative duties.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The responsibilities of the Clinical Trial Assistant include, but are not limited to:

To administer, maintain and coordinate the logistical aspects of the clinical trials

according to GCP and SOPs

Work side-by-side with CRA and assisting in some of their tasks

Prepare and maintenance of the various documents and CRFs for the study

Perform liaison activities with the Independent Ethics Committees

Be the central contact and support between the contract laboratory, study team andstudy site

Provide logistical support for the clinical trial

Provide agenda, minutes and action points for meetings

Assist in managing the site budget activities

COMPETENCIES

Commercial: client focus and understanding, service orientation

Interpersonal skills: clear communication, independence, self-discipline

Management skill: planning and organizing, systematic

Professional skill: accurate, procedural, flexible, adapting

• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate scientific or business discipline is preferred, with at least 1 year CTA working experience

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

• Strong and proven analytical and problem resolution skills

• Working knowledge of PCs (MS Office suite at a minimum)

• Fluency in English is preferred