Purpose
Ensure that the project is well defined with clear and achievable requirements and goals
Scope
Information collected is summarized in the Project Charter (TAs) that is submitted to the Team Leads/TAPSC for approval to proceed with the next stage of the development process..
Prerequisites
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Definitions
List terms (abbreviations, acronyms, technical jargon) referenced in this Work Instruction useful at adding clarity. Put "Not applicable." if this section is not applicable.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| TA | Therapeutic Area |
| TAPSC | Therapeutic Area Standards Program Steering Committee |
CRFs | Case Report Forms. |
| EVS | NCI Enterprise Vocabulary Services. |
| SMEs | Subject Matter Experts. |
TAPSC | CFAST Therapeutic Area Program Steering Committee. |
| TLC | The Technical Leadership Committee is made up of Foundational Standards Team Leads. This committee discusses issues pertaining to the Foundational Standards. The TLC also develops the agenda for CDISC IntraChanges and typically leads sessions during these events |
| ADaM | Analysis Data Model. ADaM defines dataset and metadata standards that support: efficient generation, replication, and review of clinical trial statistical analyses, an traceability among analysis results, analysis data, and data represented in the Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM). ADaM is one of the required standards for data submission to FDA (U.S.) and PMDA (Japan). |
| ADaM SME | Analysis Data Model Subject Matter Expert. |
Roles & Responsibilities
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| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Project Manager | Prepares the scoping package for submission. Once the Project Charter is approved, Project Manager posts it in the team space on the CDISC Wiki. |
| Project Team | |
| Clinical TA Expert(s) | Ensures the appropriate core concepts are identified and that the standards under development are aligned with current medical practice and thinking. Completes the literature review for the therapeutic area and working with the Project Manager and the ADaM Representative to compile a reference list. |
| EVS Terminology Expert | |
| ADaM SME | |
| TAPSC/TLC | Receives Project Charter(TAs) for approval to proceed with the next stage of the development process. |
Instructions
Describe each step to be taken to complete the scope of this Work Instruction in the prescribed sequence. Use active verb in the Instructions column.
| Step # | Role | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | EVS Terminology Expert / Clinical TA Expert (s) | Gathers CRFs. Reviews public databases, regulatory guidelines. |
| 2.0 | Clinical TA Expert(s) | Refines scope. Identifies network for clinical SMEs. |
| 3.0 | Project Manager | Reviews scoping materials. |
| 4.0 | Clinical TA Expert(s) / EVS Terminology Expert / Statistical Analysis Expert | Performs initial gap analysis. |
| 5.0 | ADaM SME | Holds ADaM assessment meeting if applicable. |
| 6.0 | Project Manager | Drafts project charter and project plan. |
| 7.0 | Project Manager | Submit scoping package to TAPSC/TLC. Plans kick-off activities. |
| 7.1 | TAPSC/TLC | Receives Project Charters(TAs) for approval to proceed with the next stage of the development process. |
General Workflow
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References
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