Liquidia is deeply passionate and committed to the discovery, engineering, and development required to bring novel therapies to patients who need them most, and to the healthcare providers who care for them. Our current drive is toward improving the treatment of pulmonary hypertension (PH). We will continue to combine our proprietary, innovative PRINT® Technology with new and established medications, offering the potential for both better precision and improved clinical outcomes. Our team members include some of the industry’s top scientists, clinicians, business strategists, engineers, and pharmaceutical executives. We work together to help people lead longer, healthier, and happier lives.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Trial Associate is a member of the Clinical Operations team. The Clinical Operations team is responsible for executing, managing, and conducting studies associated with the company’s clinical development plans. This position requires coordination with all members of the Clinical Operations team as well as other internal and external team members. The Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) will report directly to the Director, Clinical Operations. To be considered, candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with drug development professionals and be able to respond to changing priorities in a thoughtful, creative manner.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with project start-up, including development of budgets, contracts, financial disclosure statements, and grant payments.
• Has direct experience in communication with clinical sites to collect essential documents.
• Assist in the routing of Communication Logs and Protocol Deviation Assessments
• Copy, distribute and file: Serious Adverse Event communications as required.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of project status reports, newsletters, and study event memorandums.
• Provide support for maintaining both electronic and paper document-tracking systems for all documents associated with the start-up and execution of clinical studies.
• Assist in the oversight, processing and management of all clinical project-related documents including Investigator Site Regulatory Documents, Case Report Forms (CRF) and Monitoring Reports.
• Review and verify investigator site visit grant calculations, prepare PO requisitions, and forward invoices, site payment letters and expense reports.
• Review Investigator and Project files throughout a clinical trial and follow up with CSM on any discrepancy or missing documents.
• Assist in the maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
• Assist in the preparation of an Investigator Meeting.
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with Investigators and study staff
• Communicates seamlessly and effectively with internal and external study personnel (investigative staff, vendors, etc.)
• Updates internal and external systems in a timely manner (CTMS, clinicaltrials.gov)
• Assists with the maintenance of the Trial Master File (TMF) internally whether electronic or paper
• Assists with periodic quality checks for TMF
• Developing and maintaining study trackers and providing metrics as needed
• Participating in user acceptance testing (UAT) of clinical systems, including EDC and interactive response technology (IRT)
• Work with CSM or Director to create agendas or meetings
• Maintain minutes from study meetings ensuring they are reviewed by SM and filed appropriately once final

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and a minimum of 4 years of related experience
• Clinical operations experience in phase 2 to phase 3 clinical trials including global clinical trials.
• Working knowledge of ICH GCP regulations
• Experience in Pulmonary hypertension research an asset
• Strong initiative and desire to work in a fast-paced team-oriented, and dynamic environment.
• Creativity and flexibility in problem solving; ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to multitask.
• Efficient time management and strong organizational skills. Attention to detail and quality are critical to success in this role.
• Ability to travel if required.

Benefits:

Liquidia offers a competitive compensation package (base salary and commission) as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401(k) Savings Retirement Plan, ESPP, Unlimited Paid Time Off and more!

Liquidia is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Recruiting Agencies, Please Note:

Liquidia will not accept unsolicited assistance from recruiting/search agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by recruiting or search agencies to any employee at Liquidia via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search/recruitment agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Liquidia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Liquidia as a result of the referral or through other means.