Trial Activation Specialist (Study Startup)

Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment.

Arizona Liver Health/Arizona Clinical Trials is looking for qualified candidates for the Trial Activation Specialist (Study Startup) position. This role can be based out of any of our sites. 

• Regulatory Compliance: Understanding and staying updated on the regulatory requirements governing clinical trials, such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and local regulations.
• Protocol and Study Design: Familiarity with clinical trial protocols and the ability to assess their feasibility, identify potential challenges, and provide input during protocol development.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping: Proficiency in preparing and maintaining regulatory documents, such as investigator brochures, informed consent forms, and study protocols. Strong organizational skills for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Ethics and Compliance: Knowledge of ethical considerations in clinical research, including patient confidentiality, informed consent, and protection of human subjects. Adherence to ethical standards and the ability to navigate ethics committee submissions.
• Organizational skills: Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholders. Strong planning, coordination, and prioritization skills to ensure efficient study start-up processes.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with investigators, study site staff, and sponsors. The ability to foster collaboration and build positive relationships.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in reviewing study documentation and ensuring accuracy and completeness. Ability to identify potential errors or inconsistencies.
• Continuous Learning: Actively seeking professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in clinical trial management.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Clinical research experience or experience working in a medical center or private practice
• Experience using CTMS system and EDC program

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• Clinic setting

• Able to lift at least 15 lbs.
• Able to sit for long periods (at least 50%)
• Able to type and do computer work for long periods

• Some interoffice travel may be required with use of company vehicle or mileage reimbursement

It is the policy of the Institute for Liver Health DBA Arizona Liver Health and Arizona Clinical Trials to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate. 

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