Study Planning/set-up activities
When required, assist LTM to conduct site feasibility
conduct Pre-trial visits to assess the investigational staff and facilities
Discuss the items listed on the PAR with the investigator and other appropriate staff
Review the site commitment in detail with the investigator
Develop/adapt recruitment and retention strategy for the site
Ensure all required trial-related materials and supplies are provided to the investigational site
Ensure that the investigators send the SUA gap pack to the IEC/IRB, when the sponsor is not responsible for sending safety information to the IEC/IRB
Set up the IF and TCF
If needed, development of site-specific ICF
Ensure that the investigational staff are instructed on the requirements for proper informed consent
When local Ethics Committees are used, ensure that the IEC/IRB is provided with current and complete copies of all documents that the IEC/IRB requests to fulfill its obligation and obtain a copy of the valid written IEC/IRB approval and all related required documents, including the composition of the IEC/IRB
Obtain site related trial documents and review them for completeness and accuracy
Negotiate investigator budgets at site level and track the status of site CTA
Plan and conduct investigator and site-staff training
Conduct site initiation visits
If applicable, execute the user acceptance testing plan
If applicable, create site specific and monitoring tools
Monitoring activities
Notify the GTM and the Local CSC in writing, when a country and an investigational site is approved to receive clinical drug supplies
At the investigational site, ensure clinical drug supplies are available, appropriately used, handled, stored (e g , temperature logs, security), and returned, accurately inventoried and documented. Inform the investigational staff of the distribution process
Conduct monitoring visits according to the checklist of activities listed on the Monitoring Visit Report
Report to LTM on study site status through monitoring report and meetings
Document all study related communications
Perform SDV to ensure accurate data is recorded based if required
Follow up with the trial site(s) regarding completion of case report forms and data correction forms within required timeframe
Ensure that all AEs/SAEs/PQCs are reported within reporting timelines and documented as appropriate. For AEs/SAEs ensure they are consistent with all data collected and with the information in the source documents
Ensure that the investigators send the safety reports to the IEC/IRB, when the sponsor is not responsible for sending safety information to the IEC/IRB