CRA II - Toronto

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services; Calgary; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization seeks a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support Phase I-IV clinical trials. The role involves site management, regulatory compliance, and ensuring adherence to protocols. Candidates must have a relevant degree and experience in clinical research monitoring. This is a remote position for residents of Alberta or British Columbia, requiring regional travel across Western Canada.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Planning

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical research monitoring experience.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Act as primary liaison between investigative sites and the sponsor.
• Ensure adherence to study protocol and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

Electronic Data Capture (EDC)

Job description

As a CRA, you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence.

En tant qu’ARC (Associé(e) de recherche clinique), vous rejoindrez la plus grande et la plus complète organisation de recherche clinique au monde, propulsée par l’intelligence en santé.

What you will be doing:

As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) supporting Phase I–IV clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas, your responsibilities will include:

1. Conducting site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits
2. Acting as the primary liaison between investigative sites and the sponsor
3. Supporting document collection, Trial Master File (TMF) maintenance, and ensuring regulatory compliance
4. Ensuring adherence to study protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements
5. Identifying and resolving site issues, managing data queries, and supporting database lock
6. Providing feedback on site performance to inform future site selection
7. Managing 3–5 protocols and overseeing 12–17 sites concurrently; subject to change per business needs
8. This is a remote role open to candidates based in British Columbia or Alberta, with regional travel across Western Canada required.

Ce que vous ferez

À titre d'Associé(e) de recherche clinique (ARC), vous soutiendrez des essais cliniques de phases I à IV dans les domaines cardiovasculaire, respiratoire, rénal et vaccinal. Vos responsabilités comprendront notamment :

1. Effectuer les visites de sélection, d’initiation, de surveillance et de clôture de sites
2. Agir comme principal point de contact entre les sites d’investigation et le promoteur
3. Appuyer la collecte de documents, le maintien du Trial Master File (TMF) et assurer la conformité réglementaire
4. Veiller au respect du protocole d’étude, des Bonnes pratiques cliniques (BPC) et des exigences réglementaires
5. Identifier et résoudre les problèmes liés aux sites, gérer les requêtes de données et soutenir la clôture de la base de données
6. Fournir une rétroaction sur la performance des sites afin d’éclairer la sélection future des sites
7. Gérer de 3 à 5 protocoles et superviser simultanément de 12 à 17 sites (sous réserve des besoins organisationnels)
8. Il s’agit d’un poste à distance offert aux candidat(e)s basé(e)s en Colombie-Britannique ou en Alberta, nécessitant des déplacements régionaux à travers l’Ouest canadien

You are:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated CRA who meets the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in life sciences or a 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 clinical research regulations (Health Canada)
• Experience managing multiple protocols and working across various therapy areas (Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Renal, or Vaccines preferred)
• Familiarity with Electronic Data Capture (EDC), centralized/risk-based monitoring, and metric-based environments (preferred)
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle

Vous êtes:

Nous sommes à la recherche d’un(e) ARC compétent(e) et motivé(e) répondant aux critères suivants:

• Baccalauréat ou diplôme supérieur en sciences de la vie ou dans un domaine connexe à la santé
• Minimum de 2 ans d’expérience en surveillance d’essais cliniques sur le terrain, acquise au sein d’une CRO ou d’une entreprise pharmaceutique
• Solide connaissance des lignes directrices ICH-BPC et de la réglementation en matière de recherche clinique (Santé Canada)
• Expérience dans la gestion de plusieurs protocoles et dans divers domaines thérapeutiques (préférence pour les domaines cardiovasculaire, respiratoire, rénal ou les vaccins)
• Connaissance des systèmes de collecte électronique des données (EDC), de la surveillance centralisée/basée sur les risques et des environnements axés sur les indicateurs (un atout)
• Excellente attention aux détails, gestion du temps et compétences organisationnelles
• Permis de conduire valide et accès à un véhicule personnel requis

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.

• 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.