Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Montreal (Field Based)

ICON Strategic Solutions; Montreal; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to oversee oncology trials in Montreal. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in French and English, have a minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical research, and demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills. This full-time remote position offers competitive benefits and requires up to 50% regional travel.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific optional benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience monitoring clinical trials in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in multiple therapeutic areas, especially oncology, is an asset.
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple oncology trials ensuring high-quality execution.
• Provide guidance to junior team members.
• Act as Lead Site Manager, training others on study protocols.

Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Leadership

Monitoring clinical trials

Effective communication

Collaboration with investigators

Education

B.Sc. or R.N. in Biological Sciences

Tools

CTMS

EDC

TMF

IWRS

Safety reporting tools

Job description

Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Montreal (Field Based)

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ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development as a Clinical Research Associate.

ICON plc est une organisation de premier plan spécialisée en intelligence en santé et en recherche clinique. Nous sommes fiers de favoriser un environnement inclusif qui stimule l’innovation et l’excellence. Nous vous invitons à vous joindre à nous dans notre mission visant à façonner l’avenir du développement clinique en tant qu’Associé(e) de recherche clinique.

What You Will Be Doing

• Oversee multiple oncology trials, ensuring high-quality execution
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior flex team members
• Act as Lead SM, training and guiding other Site Managers on study protocols
• Develop essential study start-up documents, including SIV agendas
• Represent Site Managers and Lead Trial Managers (LTMs) in key meetings
• Ensure the SM perspective is reflected in study documents like Monitoring Guidelines
• Review reports (SQV, SMV, SCV) for sites assigned to other SMs within the same trial
• Support country budget development and contract negotiations in collaboration with CCS colleagues
• Assist with ASV activities and ensure alignment with study objectives
• Maintain compliance with Metrics / KPIs as outlined in the Quality Oversight Plan (QOP)

Ce Que Vous Ferez

Superviser plusieurs essais en oncologie, en veillant à leur exécution de haute qualité

Fournir du leadership et du mentorat aux membres juniors de l'équipe flexible

Agir en tant que Gestionnaire de Site principal (Lead SM), en formant et guidant les autres Gestionnaires de Site sur les protocoles d'étude

Développer des documents essentiels pour le démarrage des études, y compris les ordres du jour des visites de mise en place des sites (SIV)

Représenter les Gestionnaires de Site et les Gestionnaires d'Essai Principaux (LTMs) lors de réunions clés

S'assurer que la perspective des Gestionnaires de Site est bien reflétée dans les documents d'étude, comme les Lignes directrices de Surveillance

Réviser les rapports (SQV, SMV, SCV) pour les sites attribués à d'autres Gestionnaires de Site dans le même essai

Soutenir le développement des budgets pays et les négociations contractuelles en collaboration avec les collègues du CCS

Assister aux activités ASV et veiller à l’alignement avec les objectifs de l’étude

Maintenir la conformité aux indicateurs de performance (Metrics / KPIs) conformément au Plan de Surveillance de la Qualité (QOP)

You Are

Remote position located in Montreal

Bilingual - Proficient in both written and spoken French and English.

Minimum of a B.Sc., R.N., or equivalent degree, preferably in Biological Sciences

At least 2 years of experience monitoring clinical trials in the pharmaceutical industry

Experience in multiple therapeutic areas is an asset, particularly in oncology (Hematology, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Early Development - Phase 1)

Knowledge of risk-based / analytical monitoring approaches is an asset

Proficiency in clinical trial systems such as CTMS, EDC, TMF, IWRS, and safety reporting tools

Ability to actively drive patient recruitment strategies at assigned sites

Strong collaboration with investigators and site staff to meet study timelines

Effective communication and influencing skills to manage study sites effectively, both remotely and in-person

Ability to work independently while being a strong collaborator

In-depth understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, and local regulatory requirements

Up to 50% regional travel required

Vous Êtes

Poste en télétravail basé à Montréal

Bilingue – Maîtrise du français et de l’anglais, à l’écrit comme à l’oral

Titulaire d’un B.Sc., d’un diplôme d’infirmier(ère) autorisé(e) (R.N.), ou d’un diplôme équivalent, de préférence en sciences biologiques

Minimum de 2 ans d’expérience en surveillance d’essais cliniques dans l’industrie pharmaceutique

Expérience dans plusieurs aires thérapeutiques, un atout – particulièrement en oncologie (hématologie, cancer de la prostate, cancer du poumon, développement précoce – phase 1)

Connaissance des approches de surveillance analytique / basée sur les risques, un atout

Maîtrise des systèmes d’essais cliniques : CTMS, EDC, TMF, IWRS et outils de déclaration de sécurité

Capacité à piloter activement les stratégies de recrutement de patients sur les sites assignés

Forte collaboration avec les investigateurs et le personnel des sites pour respecter les échéanciers de l’étude

Excellentes compétences en communication et en influence pour gérer efficacement les sites d’étude, à distance et en présentiel

Capacité à travailler de manière autonome tout en favorisant une collaboration efficace

Connaissance approfondie des Bonnes Pratiques Cliniques (BPC), des lignes directrices ICH et des exigences réglementaires locales

Disponibilité pour voyager jusqu’à 50 % dans la région

What ICON Can Offer You

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our Benefits Examples Include

Various annual leave entitlements

A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs

Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead

Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON : https : / / careers.iconplc.com / benefits

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

https : / / careers.iconplc.com / reasonable-accommodations

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

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Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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