Clinical Research Associate II / Sr. Clinical Research Associate

Precision Medicine Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CRO in Montreal seeks Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) to monitor clinical studies, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations. Candidates should have a 4-year degree, relevant CRA experience, and knowledge in monitoring Lupus and/or Cardiology. This is a chance to work in a supportive environment emphasizing work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years CRA experience within CRO or pharmaceutical industry for CRA II position.
• 4+ years experience needed for Senior CRA position.
• Experience in monitoring Lupus and/or Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and own the progress of clinical studies at investigative sites.
• Coordinate activities to set up and monitor a study.
• Support Project Managers with larger trials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Study start-up activities

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Precision for Medicine is not your typical CRO. We are passionate about supporting professional growth and are proud to share extremely high CRA retention rates compared to industry averages.

CRAs join us, love their jobs, and stay because of the amazing people and enjoyable quality of life. Travel is reasonable and your work / life balance will benefit as a result. Most meaningfully - your voice will be heard. Working in a midsized CRO allows you to have influence and impact when it matters most with support from direct line management.

To support continued growth from our clients, we are hiring all levels of CRAs experienced in monitoring Lupus and / or Cardiology.

About you :

• You are calm, thoughtful, and responsive when things don’t go as planned.
• You are well-prepared, whether it be for an investigator meeting, site visit, or project team update, you are always staying two steps ahead of the game.
• You find quick and creative ways of overcoming difficulties.
• You have an impeccable eye for detail.
• You identify potential study risks and propose solutions on how to mitigate them.
• You take responsibility in the quality and outcomes of your work.
• You are adept at handling conflict by using tried and true resolution strategies.
• You have experience in study start up activities.

How you will spend your days as a CRA

You will monitor and own the progress of clinical studies at investigative sites and ensure that clinical studies are conducted, recorded, and reported per protocol, SOPs, ICH-GCP, and all applicable regulations and standards. You will coordinate all necessary activities required to set up and monitor a study (i.e., identify investigators; helping prepare regulatory submissions, conducting pre-study and initiation visits, etc.).

As a CRA, you will work with 2-3 protocols on average and support Project Managers with trials that are larger in scope. You will interact directly with clients, initiate payments, and participate in proposal activities, including development and client presentations.

Qualifications : CRA

4-year college degree or equivalent experience

2+ years CRA experience within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry to be considered for a CRA II. 4+ years of experience needed to be considered for a Sr. CRA position.

Experience in monitoring Lupus and / or Cardiology.

Availability for domestic travel including overnight stays, up to approximately 50-60% travel commitment (potential international travel may be required for some senior level positions)

Fluency in English and for non-English speaking countries the local language of country where position based

About Precision for Medicine

Precision for Medicine is a precision medicine CRO. Precision’s uniquely integrated offerings enable the science of precision medicine by combining novel clinical trial designs, industry-leading operational and medical experts, advanced biomarker and data analytics solutions, and an unequivocal real passion for complex disease states.

Precision medicine is revolutionizing the attack on cancer. We strike tumors on a molecular level using biomarkers to link specific mutations to specific treatments. We combine deep science with deep data from advanced technological platforms, then layer on specialized expertise in the design and execution of targeted, adaptive clinical trials. Ultimately, we deliver robust insights that inform real-time decisions—and optimize the oncology development pathway.