Clinical Project Coordinator
 Population Council
 Location: New Delhi
 Last Date: May 25, 2010
 

Posting Date: Immediate
Salary: Local - India

POSITION AVAILABLE

TITLE: Clinical Project Coordinator

REPORTING TO: M E Khan, Senior Associate

LOCATION: New Delhi, India

ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: Four Years – Annually renewable

JOB DESCRIPTION:.

The Clinical Project Coordinator will be responsible for the organization and oversight of key operational aspects of the progesterone vaginal ring trial. The project coordinator will manage project-related priorities and will work with Dr. Khan to ensure the progress of trial activities. This person will also make certain that the clinical trial is conducted in accordance with ICH/Indian Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and the Council’s standard operating procedures .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Input, maintain and track site and study metrics in spreadsheet/database system
2. Distribute and manage inventory of study materials [Case Report Forms (CRF) binders] and clinical supplies
3. Serve as a liaison between the different parties involved in the clinical trial
4. Monitor trial progress and identify progress/quality issues; communicates information to study team
5. Create and maintain study files for regulatory documents, significant correspondence and copies of Case Report Forms (CRF); coordinate with Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to obtain photocopies of CRF pages
6. Support ICMR field monitors and co-monitor as necessary
7. Assist in planning and facilitating study meetings; assemble meeting materials

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Medical degree (MD preferred); a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience (in case of MD it could be relaxed to 5 years experience). Experience of working in pharmaceutical industries or CRO will be of added value
2. Excellent understanding of the clinical research and acceptability study process
3. Thorough knowledge of ICH/Indian GCPs
4. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multicenter clinical trials.
5. Computer knowledge. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and SPSS.
6. Willingness and ability to travel as required
7. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in English
8. Must be detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
9. Demonstrated writing ability in form of publication in peer reviewed journal will be added benefit

The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. Established in 1952, the Council is governed by an international board of trustees. Its New York headquarters supports a global network of regional and country offices. We are seeking an individual to fill the position described. If you know of a qualified candidate or are interested in applying for this position, please send resume and cover letter to the attention of: Mr. V.L. Thomas, Project Administrator, Population Council, Zone 5A, Ground Floor, India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi - 110 003 (Email: vthomas@popcouncil.org ), Last date: May 25, 2010.

The Population Council provides equal opportunity; it does not discriminate against any person with regard to age, color, creed, national origin, disability, political belief, veteran status, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Decisions on employment are based on an individual’s qualifications as related to the position for which s/he is being considered. The Council has an affirmative action plan and especially encourages applications from qualified women and members of minority groups. The Population Council is international in the composition of its board of trustees and its staff, as well as in the nature and deployment of its activities.