CRA Development Program (IHCRA)

Nextrials, Inc.; Montreal; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical research organization is seeking candidates for an In-House Clinical Research Associate (IHCRA) role. Join the CRA Academy, gain essential experience and mentorship to transition into site monitoring. This position involves traveling 50-80%, managing communications with sites, and requires a bachelor's degree and previous clinical experience. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance options

Retirement planning offerings

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 18+ months of experience as a Study Coordinator or Clinical Research Nurse.
• Willingness to travel 50–80%.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn ICON’s SOPs and global regulatory standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for study sites.
• Participate in study meetings and audits.

Skills

Experience with Oncology trials

Knowledge of ICH-GCP

Communication with clinical sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science or clinical field

Job description

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.

IHCRA – CRA Academy

Are you ready to take the next step in your clinical research journey? At ICON plc, we’re driven by a shared mission—to help shape the future of clinical development and improve patients’ lives around the world.

Through our CRA Academy Program, we offer aspiring Clinical Research professionals the opportunity to grow into a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) role. As an In-House Clinical Research Associate (IHCRA), you’ll gain the experience, mentorship, and training needed to transition into an independent site monitoring CRA.

This is a home-based role that requires travel and offers exposure to world-class clinical operations, cutting-edge studies, and a collaborative team environment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Learning ICON’s SOPs, ICH-GCP guidelines, and global regulatory standards.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for study sites and investigators.
• Supporting investigator recruitment and site management activities.
• Maintaining timelines and ensuring complete, accurate data entry in ICON systems.
• Managing communications with clinical sites regarding documentation, enrollment, and data queries.
• Participating in study meetings, audits, and quality assurance activities.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams, sites, and sponsors and maintaining confidentiality.
• Traveling as needed to support on-site or remote study needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Through the ICON CRA Academy, you’ll participate in a structured program that combines:

• Virtual and instructor-led training
• Hands-on field experience
• Continuous mentorship and performance assessment

Upon successful completion, you’ll be assessed for movement to a CRA I position, where you’ll lead independent monitoring activities and play a key role in advancing clinical research globally.

Your Profile

• A bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in a life science, health, or clinical field.
• 18+ months of experience as a Study Coordinator or Clinical Research Nurse.
• 1+ years experience with Oncology trials preferred
• At least 12 months of experience supporting clinical
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and local regulatory guidelines.
• Willingness and ability to travel 50–80% (drive and fly).
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada (no visa sponsorship available now or in the future).

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 maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.