Clinical Trial Coordinator - Intern

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Job Description
The internship program provides a learning experience, mentoring and valuable work experience in the field of clinical trials. We provide our interns the opportunity to work on meaningful assignments and make sure that they gain real world experiences (in the areas of Regulatory & Finance and Supply & CRA support).
This program provides comprehensive trial and site administration experience. Under the oversight of the Clinical Operation Manager Leads/Clinical Operation Managers and Clinical Trial Coordinators, the person prepares, collates, distributes and archives clinical documents. The Interns supports clinical supply & non-clinical supply management and ensures timely maintenance of tracking and reporting tools, as applicable.
Internship Overview
Internship duration – up to 12 months
During this program you will learn and experience the following, but are not limited to:
Trial and site administration:
Track (e.g. essential documents) and report (e.g. Safety Reports)
Ensure collation and distribution of study tools and documents
Update clinical trial databases (CTMS) and trackers
Clinical supply & non-clinical supply management, in collaboration with other country roles
Manage Labeling requirements and coordinate/sign translation change request
Document management:
Prepare documents and correspondence
Collate, distribute/ship, and archive clinical documents, e.g. eTMF
Assist with eTMF reconciliation
Execute eTMF Quality Control Plan
Update manuals/documents (e.g., patient diaries, instructions)
Document proper destruction of clinical supplies.
Prepare Investigator trial file binders
Obtain translations of documents
Regulatory & Site Start-Up responsibilities: Collaborate with other country roles to:
In a timely manner, provide to and collect from investigators forms/lists for site evaluation/validation, site start-up and submissions
Obtain, track and update study insurance certificates
Support preparation of submission package for IRB/ERC and support regulatory agencies submissions.
Publish study results for GCTO and RA where required per local legislation
Qualifications, Skills
& Experience
CORE Competency Expectations:
Fluent in Local Languages and business proficient in English (verbal and written) and excellent communication skills.
Behavioral Competency Expectations:
Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills, conflict management
Educational Requirements:
B.A./B.S. (Life Science preferred) or equivalent healthcare experience.
GCP course/ CRA course
Required Skills:
Biological Sciences, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Detail-Oriented, Document Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Life Science, Project Management, Software ProficiencyPreferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)Relocation:
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Job Posting End Date:
05/10/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
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