Safety Monitor I - Us Remote

Safety Monitor I

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The Emmes Company, LLC (“Emmes”) is a global, full-service Clinical Research Organization dedicated to excellence in supporting the advancement of public health and biopharmaceutical innovation. We believe in the power of truth, so much so that we named our company Emmes, which means truth. Through decades of experience we have learned that collaborative relationships thrive and human health benefits when truth is our compass.

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If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us! You will be joining a collaborative culture that empowers every Emmes employee — from entry level through top executive — to contribute to our clients’ success by sharing ideas openly and honestly.

Primary Purpose

The Safety Monitor is responsible for coordinating the safety aspects of projects in conjunction with the Medical Monitor and the project team.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with site staff regarding reported AEs or SAEs to gather additional iinformation
• Reviews safety events
  • Provides first line evaluation of serious adverse events (SAEs)
  • Communicates with site staff regarding reported AEs or SAEs to gather additional iinformation
  • Prepares a summary narrative for each reported SAE suitable for inclusion in DSMB reports, regulatory submissions and final study reports
  • Maintains ongoing database of SAEs and reconciles SAEs in the database as needed
  • Reviews adverse events for the study on a regular basis
• Reviews adverse events for the study on a regular basis
• Coordinates safety monitoring activities with Project Medical Monitor.
• Prepares a summary narrative for each reported SAE suitable for inclusion in DSMB reports, regulatory submissions and final study reports
• Maintains ongoing database of SAEs and reconciles SAEs in the database as needed
• Provides first line evaluation of serious adverse events (SAEs)

• Communicates with sponsor, investigator site staff, pharmaceutical and other study partners.
  • Responds to site, sponsor, pharmaceutical partner requests for information regarding safety in clinical trials.
  • Participates in Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) or other safety review
    committee (SRC) meetings as necessary
  • Reviews and contributes to DSMB/SRC reports regarding safety, reviews and
    contributes to safety sections of annual report, and periodic safety reports.
• Responds to site, sponsor, pharmaceutical partner requests for information regarding safety in clinical trials.
• Participates in project process improvement and corporate quality assurance activities through Internal Quality Audit Team (IQAT) processes, project SOP and Compliance/Variance table development, participation in both internal and external audits, as well as professional development activities
• Participates in Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) or other safety review committee (SRC) meetings as necessary
• Coordinates with project staff
  • Participates in project team meetings.
  • Participate in the planning, preparation, and development of all safety-related.
    sections of protocols, study specific Manual of Operations (MOP), project SOPs, and ancillary documents to ensure project compliance with corporate SOPs.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of the safety Case Report Forms (CRF) and Safety Monitoring Plans (SMP)
  • Maintains documentation required by corporate and project SOPs.
  • Participates in project process improvement and corporate quality assurance activities through Internal Quality Audit Team (IQAT) processes, project SOP and
    Compliance/Variance table development, participation in both internal and external audits, as well as professional development activities
• Maintains documentation required by corporate and project SOPs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the safety Case Report Forms (CRF) and Safety Monitoring Plans (SMP)
• Reviews and contributes to DSMB/SRC reports regarding safety, reviews and contributes to safety sections of annual report, and periodic safety reports.
• Participates in project team meetings.
• Participate in the planning, preparation, and development of all safety-related. sections of protocols, study specific Manual of Operations (MOP), project SOPs, and ancillary documents to ensure project compliance with corporate SOPs.

• Other duties as assigned.
• Other corporate activities including annual SOP reviews, development and teaching EmmesU classes, participation in corporate safety meetings/activities; and other corporate PV activities.
• Performs MedDRA and WHO Drug coding, as applicable.

Experience

• Demonstrated use of medical terminology and ability to extract information to create a case history.
• RN degree, PA degree or bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with equivalent clinical experience.
• Working knowledge of MedDRA and WHO Drug coding preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• 6-12 months case processing experience.
• Demonstrated experience with clinical trial data collection and safety monitoring and years’ experience in safety monitoring/pharmacovigilance commensurate with job leveling chart.
• Excellent clinical judgment and ability to communicate complex clinical issues in a scientifically sound and understandable way.
• Ability to work as a team member and function on a cross-functional team.

Emmes only requires all US new hires in the following job categories to be fully vaccinated before their first day of employment: (i) Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), (ii) Associate CRAs, and (iii) all CRA line managers. All new hires may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. Emmes complies with all applicable laws regarding reasonable accommodations or exemptions for religious, medical, or other legally protected reasons

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:

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