Insmed Incorporated

Senior Clinical Trial Associate

External ID
2024-5514
Job Function
Clinical Operations
Salary Range
$116,000.00 to $161,333.00 a year
Position Location (WD) : Location
US-USA-NJ-Bridgewater

Company Description

Insmed is a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients living with serious and rare diseases. Our most valuable resource is our employees, and everything we do is motivated by a patients-first mentality. We are dedicated to growing our team with talented individuals from around the world who are willing to challenge the status quo, solve problems, and work collaboratively with a sense of urgency and compassion.

Guided by our core values of collaboration, accountability, passion, respect, and integrity, we aim to foster an inclusive, diverse, and flexible work environment, where our employees are recognized for leaning in and rolling up their sleeves. If you share our vision and want to work with the most dedicated people in the biopharma industry, come to Insmed to accelerate your career.

Recognitions

 

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Named Science’s  Top Employer in 2021, 2022, and 2023

Insmed is dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where our team can thrive. Every day, our employees turn their passion for science and research into innovative solutions for patients. That’s why we were named the No. 1 company to work for in the biopharma industry in Science’s Top Employers Survey for two years in a row.

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A Certified Great Place to Work

We believe our company is truly special, and our employees agree. In July 2023, we became Great Place to Work-certified in the U.S. for the third year in a row. We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, and Best Workplaces for Millennials™ lists.

 

Overview

Assist in the delivery of Clinical Operations objectives by providing operational support to the clinical study team (CST) with the responsibility to manage multiple clinical trials (all phases), and ensure compliance with SOPs, FDA regulations, GCP, ICH guidelines, etc.

Responsibilities

Additional representative responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: 
  • Works with global crossfunctional team to ensure that trials are conducted in adherence to study protocols, applicable SOPs, FDA regulations, project plans, ICH/GCP guidelines, government regulations, etc.
  • Provides operational support for the Clinical Operations team with heavy focus on study startup activities, patient recruitment efforts, maintenance, and study closure deliverables.
  • Participates in the creation and distribution of study materials, including essential documents, presentations, and reports.
  • Assists with the tracking and documenting of site and sponsor training (e.g., study specific, drug, program, and therapeutic area level), and maintains training matrices for the clinical study team.
  • Actively participates in clinical study team and vendor Schedules meetings, drafts and finalizes meeting agendas and action items. During clinical study team meetings, provides updates on health and currency of study TMF, and document tracking and currency, tracks and maintains cohesive list of protocol deviations.
  • Reviews CRO/Vendor SOPs for applicability and gap analysis to support Insmed clinical Provides cross functional support for inspection readiness preparations. Helps coordinate the retrieval of documents and coordination of other activities, as necessary.
  • Participates and helps maintain study operations planning, risk assessment and mitigation strategies, and reviews and helps ensure level of detail and adherence to study’s RACT tool.
  • Responsible for the QC activities of the Sponsor and CROsupported TMF at intervals specified in project plan and/or applicable SOPs and/or prior to the transition of the TMF to Insmed at end of study. Partner with Quality Assurance team to help clinical study team with audits/inspections for CRO/vendors in preparation of regulatory body inspections and potential vendor contracts.
  • Responsible for the collection of essential documents and maintenance of both paper and electronic Trial Master
  • Follows up with CROs, and/or functional area representatives on pending/outstanding documentation in accordance with TMF metrics.
  • Assists in preparing TMF Health Reports and collecting TMF status updates and TMF metrics
  • Participates in the review of clinical trial agreements, CRO and vendor contractual documents, work orders, and other site/vendor Assists in the review, processing and timely payment execution of invoices related to clinical trial agreements and CRO/vendor Scopes of work and contract terms.
  • Assists with the training and mentoring of newly hired CTAs, as appropriate.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences, healthcare, and/or related field is
  • Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in a Clinical Operations Experience considered relevant includes clinical and/or basic research in a bio/pharmaceutical company, Academic Research Organization (ARO), Contract Research Organization (CRO), etc.
  • Experience in rare disease and/or orphan indications is preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of budgetary and financial practices including review and tracking of budget and forecast, opening and tracking activities of purchase orders, payment tracking and process for external parties.
  • Strong knowledge of clinical research process, including working knowledge of all functional areas of clinical trials and medical terminology, FDA and local regulatory requirements, etc.
  • Proven experience with TMF, both paper and electronic (eTMF) preferred, including
  • Solid understanding of the DIA TMF Reference
  • Strong familiarity with study startup activities, including feasibility, country and site activation, patient recruitment
  • Experience with collaborating with CROs and thirdparty vendors to ensure successful and quality execution of studies, and builds strong working relationships to create strong team alliances.
  • Applies clear and consistent performance standards, and handles problems decisively and objectively with quality and detailoriented with high standards.
  • Ability to interact with all global crossfunctional team members to coordinate/execute study
  • Proactively initiates before asked to assist by colleagues, team members and/or
  • Demonstrated good communication (verbal and written), conflict management, skills, and highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.
  • Demonstrated ability to train and mentor/ new hires and colleagues, as needed
  • Must successfully exhibit Insmed’s five (5) core corporate competencies of: Collaboration, Accountability, Passion, Respect and Integrity; along with any other position specific competencies/ Individuals must demonstrate the ability to interact successfully in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10%, domestic and/or international travel may be

Salary Range

Insmed takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

The base salary range for this job is from $116,000.00 to $161,333.00 per year

Compensation & Benefits

We’re committed to investing in every team member’s total well-being, now and in the future. We offer a competitive total-rewards package to all employees around the world, including:

  • Flexible approach to where and how we work
  • Competitive compensation package including bonus. 
  • Stock options and RSU awards
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Professional Judgment Vacation Policy
  • 11 paid holidays per year and Winter Break (typically between Christmas and New Year’s Day).

 

ADDITIONAL U.S. BENEFITS:

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Company-provided short- and long-term disability plans
  • Company-provided life insurance
  • Unique offerings of pet, legal, and supplemental life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Accident and Hospital Indemnity plans
  • Supplemental AD&D
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mental Health on-line digital resource
  • On-site, no-cost fitness center at our U.S. headquarters
  • Paid time off to volunteer

Additional Information

Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Insmed. Insmed will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Insmed will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Insmed and the agency has been established. The Human Resources department is responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us directly to be considered for a formal agreement.

 

Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

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