MSD Clinical Trial Coordinator - Finance 

Colombia 

241394753

Job Description

Under the oversight of the line-manager, this role is responsible for comprehensive trial and site administration and involves preparing, collating, distributing and archiving clinical documents.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Trial and site administration:
o Ensure collation and distribution of study tools and documents
o Update clinical trial databases (CTMS) and trackers

• Document management:
o Prepare documents and correspondence
o Collate, distribute/ship, and archive clinical documents, e.g. eTMF
o Assist with eTMF reconciliation
o Obtain translations of documents

• Regulatory & Site Start-Up responsibilities: Collaborate with other country roles to:
o Obtain, track and update study insurance certificates
• Budgeting, Agreement and Payments:
Collaborate with finance/budgeting representatives for:
o Develop, control, update and close-out country and site budgets (including Split site budget)
o Develop, negotiate, approve and maintain contracts (e.g. CTRAs)
o Track and report contract negotiations
o Update and maintain contract templates (in cooperation with Legal Department)
o Calculate and execute payments (to investigators, vendors, grants)
o Ensure adherence to financial and compliance procedures
o Monitor and track adherence and disclosures
o Maintain tracking tools
o Obtain and process FCPA documentation in a timely manner

Meeting Planning:
o Organize meetings (create & track study memos/letters/protocols)
o Support local investigator meetings (invitations, prepare materials, select venue,support vendor where applicable)

Skills:
• Fluent in Local Languages and business proficient in English (verbal and written) and excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to work within these guidelines.
• Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices
• Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of some clinical IT applications on computer) and ability to adapt to new IT applications. Strong MS Excel skills required.
• ICH-GCP Knowledge appropriate to role
• Excellent negotiation skills for CTCs in finance area
• Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills, conflict management
• Effective communication with external customers (e.g. sites and investigators)
• High sense of accountability / urgency. Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a changing environment
• Works effectively in a matrix multicultural environment. Ability to establish and maintain culturally sensitive working relationships.
• Demonstrates commitment to Customer focus, both internally and externally.
• Able to work independently
• Proactive attitude to solving problems / proposing solutions
• Positive mindset, growth mindset

Qualification & Experience:• Completed job training (office management, administration, finance, health care preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree

Current Contingent Workers apply

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

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