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Clinical Trial Associate/Clinical Research Coordinator

About Krystal Bio:

At Krystal Biotech, Inc., we bring together the brightest and most eager minds to relentlessly pursue the discovery, development and commercialization of gene delivery medicines for patients with serious and life-threatening genetic diseases. Founded in 2016, Krystal is a leader in gene therapy. Krystal received U.S. FDA approval for the first-ever redosable gene therapy treatment, VYJUVEK™, for the treatment of Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa. Krystal continues to leverage our proprietary platform to develop new treatments across a robust clinical pipeline. Located near Krystal’s headquarters are two state-of-the-art GMP facilities.

Krystal Biotech is based in Pittsburgh, PA which is home to our two state-of-the-art GMP facilities.  Additional offices are situated in Boston, MA and in Zug, Switzerland.

Join us on our journey to implement our mission to identify, develop and deliver genetic medicines to patents!

Job Description Summary:

Krystal Biotech, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Trial Associate to support our Clinical Operations Team. The Clinical Trial Associate's responsibilities will entail but not be limited to assisting in the management and inventory of clinical supplies, ensuring proper materials are available at clinical sites in a timely manner, and working with the Clinical Operations team to support multiple Clinical Trials. Conducting reviews of trial data and follow GCP/ICH protocols/guidelines.  Will require travel to Clinical sites, including up to 50% of the time, during peak periods.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists clinical trial team with preparation, handling, distribution and tracking of clinical trial supplies and other study supplies
• Ensure proper documentation and protocol and regulatory practices are being followed
• Establish relationships with and work with trial sites to ensure study materials and documentation are being handled appropriately
• Work with accounting/finance to help establish budgets, track invoices, approve vendor activity and assists with budget reconciliation
• Train investigative site staff on protocol responsibilities, Investigational Product accountability and study documentation
• Monitor investigative sites according to Good Clinical Practice and applicable regulations – site visits may include, site qualification, initiation, monitoring and close outs
• Provides support for inspection readiness by formatting, proofreading documents and contributing to the establishment, maintenance, and quality control of the TMF
• Review investigative site SOPs to confirm the study is well controlled
• Work closely with the investigative sites to ensure understanding of laboratory procedures, study supply availability/accountability and the correct distribution of samples
• Assist in the development of clinical operations SOPs
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Skills Desired:

• BS/BA degree required in science/health-related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a relevant field supporting clinical trials through a clinical site, CRO or trial sponsor, clinical research coordinator
• Ability to travel 25%-50% of the time during peak periods
• Understanding and application of GCP, ICH, and applicable regulatory standards governing clinical research

• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, while maintaining attention to detail is critical.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and resources, meet deadlines, and be flexible to changing priorities.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and IXRS/EDC platforms)