Job Description Protocol Associate I Location: Boston, Massachusetts Date Posted: 10/19/2021 Employment Type: Permanent Recruiter: Mohamed Barami Recruiter Email: mo.barami@avidtr.com Job ID: JN -102021-14739 Job Description Protocol Associate IThe Protocol Associate I assists with the coordination and development of our client's clinical trials protocols from concept to activation on behalf of our client.Responsibilities: Oversees assigned disease committees in all aspects of protocol development, which includes, but is not limited to, concept development, protocol development, NCI and CIRB submissions and responses, quality control reviews, tracking development (e.g., OEWG) timelines, and initiating addenda when neededAssists with all aspects involved in coordinating protocols for review, editing, and formatting the protocol/amendment for scientific and editorial accuracy and consistency with oversight from Project CoordinatorCoordinates the group-wide notification of any change in study status, including activation, suspension, and terminationAssists as lead contact for disease chairs, investigators and other senior level colleaguesMaintains computer databases related to protocol development and status changesPlans and manages monthly teleconferences for assigned disease sitesGenerates committee tracking documents for use on monthly teleconferencesPrepares high-level notes containing action items from monthly teleconferencesMaintains computer databases related to protocols (Protrac and others) and status changesParticipates in departmental meetings, protocol development meetings, disease-specific committee meetings, and other conference calls as requiredInteracts with other cooperative groups, the NCI, and pharmaceutical companiesPrepares concept/LOI packets to be submitted to our client's Executive Committee in a timely manner on a monthly basisReviews concepts/LOIs prior to Executive Committee, Steering Committee, and NCI submission Sets up various conference calls on an as needed basis such as: study concept/LOI calls, disease specific working group calls, and protocol review callsContributes to the development of protocol proceduresPerforms database searchesPerforms other duties as assigned Job RequirementsSkills/Abilities Exemplary interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.This role necessitates motivation, organization, strict attention to detail, reliability and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.Ability to work as part of a team. Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree in a life science discipline from an accredited college or university and/or relevant professional experience is requiredHealth care related backgroundPrior clinical and/or data services experience Proficiency in database and word processing skills, and MS OfficeStrong customer service skillsKnowledge/experience with electronic data submission a plus Apply for this job