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The Astellas clinical trial specialist role in Bengaluru offers aspiring professionals in the life sciences sector a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative therapies that impact patients’ lives.
Job Details
- Location: Bengaluru, IND
- Position: Clinical Trial Specialist
About the Company
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into value for patients. The organization focuses on providing transformative therapies in various disease areas, including oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology, and women’s health. Through its research and development programs, Astellas is pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical needs. The company is headquartered in Japan and operates in multiple countries, including India, where it has a Global Capability Center.
Astellas Clinical Trial Specialist Job Description
The Astellas clinical trial specialist will assist the Clinical Trial Lead(s) and Clinical Trial Manager(s) in the day-to-day operations, set-up, execution, and close-out of assigned drug trials. These trials may include pre/post-POC interventional drug trials, Clinical Pharmacology normal healthy volunteer clinical trials, and post-marketing regulatory commitment trials. The specialist is accountable to the clinical trial team for supporting trial execution and works collaboratively with global cross-functional team members and vendors to ensure the prsetupet-up of trial processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day operations with a high sense of urgency for assigned trials, ensuring completion per established project team objectives and compliance with GCP/ICH guidelines.
- Collaborate closely with other non-regional CTS team members to maintain accurate trial information within relevant tracking systems and provide regular updates as requested.
- Participate in the development of trial plans and system set-up, ensuring quality across investigative sites and vendors.
- Conduct site feasibility assessments and maintain associated data for trial conduct.
- Manage CRO and vendor set-up during clinical trial execution as requested.
- Participate in trial team meetings and manage associated documentation as requested.
- Coordinate data cleaning and data reviews as requested.
- Implement patient-focused strategies for assigned trials as appropriate.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must possess a BA/BS degree with at least 3 years of clinical trial experience or a direct equivalent experience, or an advanced degree (MS/PhD/PharmD) with at least 2 years of clinical trial experience.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of protocol and clinical drug development processes, clinical trial design, and management.
- Project management skills and trial leadership ability.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in English.
- Moderate (~25%) travel required.
Why Join Astellas?
Astellas offers a unique work environment that emphasizes work/life balance, providing a hybrid working solution that allows employees to connect with colleagues in the office while also enjoying the flexibility of working from home. Employees will become part of a global business dedicated to improving patients’ lives worldwide, contributing to transformative therapies, and being part of a culture that values innovation, integrity, and impact.
Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment, including for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. This is a remarkable chance for qualified candidates to explore the Astellas clinical trial specialist role and make a real difference in the lives of patients. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the deadline to seize this opportunity in the life sciences field.
