Clinical Trial Coordinator - Intern

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 Proficiency

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

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Job Posting End Date:

05/10/2026

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