Clinical Research Nurse

Proclinical is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse for an established clinical trials organisation located in Basel, Switzerland.

This position will report directly to the Nurse Project Manager and work directly with Physician Investigators ("PI") on clinical research performed.

This area of research requires dedicated attention and care to ensure subject safety and well-being. The successful candidate will comply with all policies relating to UPHS, JCAHO, GCP and other regulatory standards.

Must be eligible to work in Switzerland. *Job Responsibilities : Work in collaboration with Research Team Leaders and Principal Investigators with initiating study procedures for new IITs and industry-sponsored clinical trials.

Manage all aspects of Phase I - IV clinical trials. Participate in the conduct of audits by study sponsors, CROs, the FDA, the Eastern Oncology Group, the program's CTSRMC, and other groups.

Work directly with physicians to design, set-up and execute clinical trials. May be required to speak at investigator meetings or site initiation visits for investigator-initiated trials ("IITs") where physician is the national PI.

Assist in analyzing data to determine response and clinical outcomes; assist with literature reviews; contribute to preparation of study abstracts, posters, manuscripts and grant applications.

Develop and maintain ongoing communication with the clinical teams including, but not limited to : laboratory, infusion, radiology, Advanced Practitioners, triage, inpatient and pharmacy.

Provide in-service and support to infusion, CHPS or inpatient staff as appropriate. Provide ongoing service education updates to all investigators and HUP / PAH staff that have eligible participants for clinical research trials.

Care for subjects in all age groups from young adult through geriatrics. Establishes nursing plan of care in collaboration with the PI and study team and in accordance with research guidelines and GCP.

Coordinate activities of oncology team in caring for subjects. Administer or provide oversight of administration of medications, chemotherapeutic drugs, biologic response modifiers, cellular immunotherapies and other treatment agents or study interventions, as appropriate.

• Review all clinical and laboratory data and adverse events, reporting in real-time to the Principal Investigator (PI) for assessment and review, and communicate with medical staff regarding protocol-specific management of toxicities and adverse events.
• Triage any questions subjects may have regarding protocol specifics, investigational products, lab results, effects of therapies, medications, and symptom management within clinical scope and level of expertise and referring other questions to the PI or medical team in order to obtain guidance or assistance.
• If needed, collect, review and report timely, valid, accurate study data within the timelines specified by the Clinical Trials Agreement.

Coordination may also include : transporting specimens, submission of study documents to all applicable institutional committees (e.

g., IRB, CTSRMC, IBC, CHPS) for initial approval, continuing reviews and for approval of any amendments.* Provide coverage and support to other research nurses and coordinators to meet departmental / organisational staffing needs.

This position will require the research nurse to have a variable schedule. Research subjects are seen in the clinical setting during early morning and early evening hours as well as daytime visits.

Position involves work-related responsibilities that may occur outside of usual hours and some conference-related travel.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Roy Nelson at r.nelson@proclinical.

com.Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.#ClinicalOperations