At Ferrer we use business to fight for social justice. We have long been a company that looks to do things differently; instead of maximizing shareholder returns, we reinvest much of our profit in initiatives that give back to society. Back where it belongs. We go beyond compliance and are guided by the highest standards of sustainability, ethics and integrity. As such, since 2022, we are a B Corp.
Founded in Barcelona in 1959, Ferrer offers transformative solutions for life‐threatening diseases in more than one hundred countries. In line with our purpose, we have an increasing focus on pulmonary vascular and interstitial lung diseases and rare neurological disorders. Our 1,800‐strong team is driven by a clear conviction: our business is not an end in itself, but a way to change lives.
We are Ferrer. Ferrer for good.
The Clinical Development Medical Monitor is responsible for providing medical expertise across all clinical trials, ensuring participant safety, data integrity, and compliance with protocols, regulations, and ethical standards. The role includes oversight of medical monitoring activities, either directly or in collaboration with CROs, and contributes to building strong scientific relationships with the medical community, under the guidance of the Clinical Development Medical Lead.
Responsibilities
The Clinical Development Medical Monitor is part of the Clinical department with focus on medical operational aspects related to the clinical development programs and clinical trials managed by the department. Medical monitoring in clinical trials refers to the continuous oversight of the health and safety of participants, as well as the collection of data related to their physiological and clinical status during a trial. It is a critical component of ensuring participant safety, evaluating the effectiveness of investigational treatments, and maintaining the integrity of the trial's data. The monitoring is conducted in accordance with the trial's protocol, regulatory requirements, and ethical guidelines. In case the clinical trial medical monitoring activity is outsourced, the CD Medical Monitor will work in conjunction with the selected CRO and will be responsible (with the Clinical Development Medical Lead guidance) of the oversight of delegated activities.
Provide medical consultation on clinical trial matters, including participant eligibility (inclusion/exclusion criteria), protocol‐related medical questions, efficacy and safety assessment procedures, concomitant medications, adverse events, and guidance on serious adverse event (SAE) reporting.
Review of SAE narratives.
Consultation on administration issues of investigational product (IP).
Ongoing review and classification of Protocol Deviations.
Ongoing review of exclusionary and alert values of laboratory tests or any other testing data as required.
Leading of medical teleconferences within the medical monitoring team at Ferrer and or with external clinical services providers.
Providing therapeutic and/or protocol training for all relevant study team members.
Contribution to Institutional Review Board/Ethics Committee (IRB/EC) and/or authority submissions, as needed.
Review of medical coded terms for consistency and medical appropriateness.
Review of Participant data listings and patient profiles.
Review and co-author, if necessary, key study documents such as Study protocol, Medical Monitoring Plan, Safety Management Plan, Informed Consent Form, Clinical Study Report, etc.
Why Ferrer?
Make a positive impact in society
Grow in a culture of trust, responsibility, and constructive feedback
Enjoy a flexible working model & collaborative office experience to enable innovation and teamworking
Make a real difference to the team and to yourself
Take advantage of opportunities for development & learning
Discover a range of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing
Customize your remuneration and benefit
Requirements
What you'll need to succeed
You will rock at this company if you are a person with empathy, humility, curiosity and optimism.
You will rock at this role if you match with:
Medical Degree with Registration Certificate
Previous experience in Clinical Research, at least 3 years
GCP certificate
Good interpersonal skills with ability to relate to both internal and external stakeholders.
Strong communication and presentation skills as well as an ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing.
Strategical thinking
Ability to work in cross functional teams
If this great challenge matches your profile, then we are waiting for you!
At Ferrer, we guarantee equal treatment and opportunities in recruitment, avoiding prejudices and stereotypes for any reason in the processes of access to the company, assessing only objective criteria such as professional and academic skills and work experience.
Sector: Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
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