FirstWave offers great opportunities for clinical trial assistants (CTAs). We offer increased income potential, outstanding career progression and exposure to cutting-edge technology with projects in the Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industries.

A career at FirstWave provides many opportunities for Clinical Trial Assistants:

• On-the-job training for starters including ICH GCP training
• Strong therapeutic and project-specific training
• Strong support network from clinical management
• Regular performance reviews and career progress discussions with clear pathways to meet career goals
• Opportunities to advance within the CRA sector

Responsibilities of the Clinical Trial Assistant may include:

• As a Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) you are part of a clinical trial team and responsible for the administrative support during the start-up, execution and closing of clinical studies. You have a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities. As a key person you are essential for a smooth flow of the clinical trial process.
• Assist Clinical Project Manager (CPM) and Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) with accurately updating and maintaining clinical systems that track site compliance and performance within project timelines.
• Assist the clinical team in the preparation, handling, distribution, filing, and archiving of clinical documentation and reports according to the standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with periodic review of study files for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist CPMs with preparation, handling and distribution of Clinical Trial Supplies and maintenance of tracking information.
• Act as a central contact for the clinical team for designated project communications, correspondence and associated documentation.
• Assist in submissions of the study to CA and ERB/EC.
• You are responsible for administrative support towards the study site team.
• Organize and review translations of study documents.
• Coordinate and follow up site payments.

Additional information

• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Trilingual (English, French, Dutch) – speaking and writing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients
• Career opportunities towards CRA possible