Clinical Research Associate II - Western Canada (BC or Alberta)

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Clinical Research Associate II for Western Canada. This remote role involves managing clinical trials, ensuring compliance, and supporting site management across various therapeutic areas. Ideal candidates will have a background in life sciences and clinical research monitoring experience. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Programs

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of field-based clinical research monitoring experience.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Act as primary liaison between investigative sites and sponsor.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Tools

EDC

Job description

Clinical Research Associate II - Western Canada (BC or Alberta)

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Job Overview

This position is with ICON plc, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork. As a CRA, you will support Phase I–IV clinical trials across various therapeutic areas, supporting site management, regulatory compliance, and data integrity. This is a remote role based in British Columbia or Alberta, with regional travel required across Western Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits
• Act as primary liaison between investigative sites and sponsor
• Support document collection, TMF maintenance, and regulatory compliance
• Ensure adherence to study protocols, GCP, and regulatory requirements
• Identify and resolve site issues, manage data queries, support database lock
• Provide feedback on site performance for future site selection
• Manage 3–5 protocols and oversee 12–17 sites concurrently

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in life sciences or health-related field
• 2+ years of field-based clinical research monitoring experience within a CRO or pharmaceutical company
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulations (Health Canada)
• Experience managing multiple protocols and therapy areas (Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Renal, Vaccines preferred)
• Familiarity with EDC, risk-based monitoring, and metric-based environments (preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
• Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle

What ICON Offers

Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, life assurance, and flexible benefits tailored to each country. ICON is committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing an accessible environment for all candidates.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, IT

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing