Roche
Clinical Trials
StudyStartUpSpecialist
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“Study Start Up Specialist at Roche. Skills: Study start-up, Clinical trials, Regulatory coordination. Support and execute study start-up strategies. Identify issues”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver clinical trials to patients; Enable innovative clinical trial delivery; Address study start up needs; Ensure seamless trial execution
Industry & Context.
Identify issues; Resolve issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in life sciences or equivalent, Fluency in English, Fluency in host country language
Nice to Have
Postgraduate degree or master’s degree
What You'll Do.
Support and execute study start-up strategies
Follow regulations/SOPs
Assist with Health Authority/Ethics Committee communication
Track submissions in relevant systems
Stay updated on regulatory requirements
Assist in preparing/adapting ICFs
Support IRB/EC/HA submissions and changes
Archive ICF approvals
Prepare and manage submission packages
Ensure timely document submission to TMF
Support study amendments and notifications
Collect and verify site documents
Assist with translations
Assist with patient materials
Assist with biobank details
Learn local document needs and timelines
Support local vendors
Provide assistance with contract negotiations & execution
Collaborate on financial/legal compliance
Update contract system data
Oversee site payments
Ensure financial/regulatory compliance
Participate in accrual planning
Participate in purchase order planning
Participate in reconciliation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Local country teams; Global study teams; CROs; Internal and external teams; Other departments
Full Job Description
At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. ### ### The Position # **Purpose, Objectives and Scope of Position** As a member of the PDG Country Study Start Up Team, your primary focus is to drive and facilitate efficient study start-up processes to contribute to the delivery of clinical trials to patients. You will enable innovative clinical trial delivery, address study start up needs across various therapeutic areas, and ensure seamless trial execution for patients, investigators, and clinical site staff. Collaboration with local country teams, global study teams, and CROs is essential to this role. # **Key Responsibilities** This role focuses on the efficient and compliant initiation of Roche-sponsored clinical trials by executing effective start-up strategies while maintaining regulatory compliance. Additionally, this role involves managing amendments throughout the study lifecycle. You will bring subject matter expertise and may work cross functionally in the following areas below: # **Study Start Up Strategy & Execution:** Support and execute study start-up strategies for faster site activations, collaborating with internal and external teams, CROs, and sites. Help identify issues, follow regulations/SOPs, and assist with Health Authority/Ethics Committee communication. Track submissions in relevant systems and stay updated on regulatory requirements. # **Informed Consent Form (ICF) Management:** Assist in preparing/adapting ICFs, supporting IRB/EC/HA submissions and changes, and archiving approvals. # **Clinical Trial Submissions & Regulatory Coordin
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