Clinical Research Specialist 3

Job Title: Clinical Research Specialist Location: Irvine, CA Duration: 6 Months Job Description: Job Description - The main function of the Clinical Research Specialist is to support clinical study start‐up, execution, and closeout with a strong emphasis on maintaining an inspection‐ready Trial Master File (TMF). Responsibilities include organizing, reviewing, and quality‐checking essential documents in the eTMF and CTMS to ensure compliance with GCP, regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs. The Specialist identifies and investigates documentation discrepancies, supports data review and query resolution with cross‐functional teams, and contributes to process improvements that enhance efficiency and documentation quality across clinical studies. Key Responsibilities: Participate in study start-up activities (e.g., tracking site readiness, communication with clinical trial sites about planning and logistics of site qualification visit and site initiation visit, and other associated supporting tasks), as well as study execution and closure activities. Organize and manage documents in the Electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) and Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) to ensure compliance with internal procedures. Review clinical data for completeness across multiple research trials and conduct thorough documentation reviews for internal and external audits (e.g., FDA, TUV, PMDA) to ensure all essential Trial Master File (TMF) documents adhere to Good Documentation Practices, Edwards' internal SOPs, and relevant US and OUS regulations. Review, identify and investigate discrepancies in study documentation by applying clinical protocol and GCP knowledge and develop processes to mitigate reoccurrence throughout study conduct and closeout Partner with cross-functional team (e.g., clinical data management, field teams) with query management, data reviews and resolution Supports assessments of current processes, identifies opportunities and assists with improving process efficiency within and across related functional areas Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in related field 1-2 year of clinical research experience required Additional Skills (Preferred): Good computer skills in usage of MS Office Suite and Clinical Systems such as CTMS (Clinical Trial Management System), eTMF (electronic Trial Master file) preferred. Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills Good understanding of medical device regulatory requirements and documents, device accountability and adverse events reporting Strict attention to detail Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment Must be able to work in a team environment, including immediate supervisor and other team members in the section or group