Company: GlaxoSmithKline
Location: Mississauga, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 01:38:14 GMT
Job description: Are you someone who is passionate and interested in a career at the pharmaceutical industry? Are you interested in clinical trials and how they make an impact on patient lives? If so, this internship may be the right opportunity for you!*Only candidates who have graduated within the last 2 years will be considered*This is a one-year contractJob Purpose:We are looking for collaborative, decisive, innovative team players to add value to Canada’s premier pharmaceutical company. If you are an energetic, career-minded professional with a passion for leadership, focus on solutions, and a commitment to outstanding performance, we invite you to apply to this exciting role.As a Clinical Study Associate Intern, you will be assisting Clinical Operations staff with the implementation and execution of clinical studies conducted in Canada across different therapy areas.Details (Your Responsibilities):This role will provide YOU the opportunity to learn about clinical trials and participate in key activities to progress your career; these responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:Complete various study related tasks for studies across oncology, vaccines and/or specialty care therapy areasBe involved in conducting site feasibility, including researching competitive landscape and collating feasibility results for new clinical trials in CanadaLiaise with investigative sites in the collection and processing of study related regulatory documentation.Assist with Canadianizing Informed Consent Forms for clinical studies.Assist with the review of various study specific documents.Assist with creating study newsletters, patient walk-throughs, and recruitment materials as required.Assist with preparation of study budgets.Assist with file reviews to ensure study documents are in audit ready state.Support the collection and conduct of management monitoring checks for various processes.Organize and coordinate operational therapy area team meetings.Assist with the conduct of on-site visits to ensure understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance, where applicableBe involved in site and study management including ensuring completion and delivery of all local activities required to ensure high quality set up, execution and completion of studies to agreed timelines and budget.Actively participate in various projects to support departmental activitiesWhy you?Basic Qualifications:University degree (within the past 2 years or less)This role requires a good understanding of scientific and medical information and an ability to apply this understanding to the conduct of clinical research activities.Reliability and punctuality (high level of professionalism)Effective time management skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and responsibilities of increasing scope and complexity.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skillsStrong planning & organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively in a dynamic environment.Strong research, time-management, and PC skillsAbility to quickly learn various databases.Ability to identify problems early and seek innovative solutions.Preferred Qualifications:Advanced scientific training in the basic sciences (Biology, Pharmacology, etc.) at the post graduate level (e.g. MSc)Specific training in clinical research would be an asset.Bilingualism (English / French)Why GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.GSK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals to apply to our career opportunities. 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