Clinical Data Management Intern

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About Vertex

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. In addition to our clinical development programs focused on cystic fibrosis, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs aimed at other serious and life-threatening diseases.

Clinical Data Management Intern

Work Assignment Goals:

• Shadow Primary Clinical Data Managers in UK with studies at different points (start-up, conduct, close-out), taking on tasks that could be a learning experience but help DM as well.
• Re-Develop Clinical Data Management SharePoint Site
• Identify interests and skills so that task ideas can be adjusted as appropriate to fit the individual.

Skills/Educational Background Required:

• An interest in the Pharmaceutical industry, clinical trial and drug development process
• Ideally looking for someone with SharePoint knowledge
• A good technical ability desirable.
• Strong grasp of basic Microsoft tools (word/excel/outlook etc) is required.
• Critical thinking and attention to detail

Skills to be Learned:

• Understand Clinical Trial Process
  • Clinical Trial lifecycle – Protocol to Database delivery.
  • Clinical Database Development / Specifications.
  • Understanding of project timelines.
  • Clinical Data Management tools and processes
  • Develop & QC Reports (either standard or study-specific)
• Have the conceptual understanding to be able to question why processes are as they are and put forward thoughts of improvement whilst considering impact on current activities
• Understand the need for focus & detailed working, but also seeing the process as a whole
• Recognise the importance of having a well balanced team and how each individual contributes differently
• Identify which area / department / skill-set the individual would like to develop for future employment

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