CTA

ICON Strategic Solutions; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in Canada is seeking a Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) to support clinical trial management through administrative and operational tasks. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, strong communication skills, and experience or interest in clinical research. Responsibilities include oversight of trial documentation, document handling, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure successful trial execution.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in clinical research.
• Knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulations, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of trial documentation for assigned clinical trials.
• Timely uploading of trial documents in electronic filing system.
• Collaboration with cross-functional roles for trial execution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field

Job description

We are currently seeking a Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a CTA at ICON Plc, you will play a key role in supporting the management and execution of clinical trials by handling a range of administrative and operational tasks. You will contribute to the smooth execution of clinical trials through efficient coordination, documentation, and communication with various stakeholders.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Oversight of all trial documentation for assigned clinical trials, covering all involved adjacent affiliates within the CDC:
  • CTA documentation to support affiliates in HA and EC submissions
  • Ensure overview of local requirements
• eTMF handling and archiving
• Timely uploading of trial documents in electronic filing system
• Compliance check of electronic filing system
• Ensure timely and adequate archiving at closeout
• Providing investigator Trial Master File (TMF) set-up and core input
• Supporting and tracking trial related payments (e.g., investigator fees), including invoice processing
• Organization of local meetings
• Supporting local safety reporting to PIs and HAs as relevant
• Supporting clinical supplies management and tracking all relevant processes
• Super user as relevant (e.g., electronic filing system)
• Other administrative tasks as relevant
• Collaboration with CDC, local clinical, CMR, and other cross-functional roles to ensure successful planning and conduct of clinical trials within the countries involved
• Ensure and drive consistency in eTMF handling process across CDC adjacent affiliate countries

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field highly preferred.
• Prior experience or strong interest in clinical research.
• Knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulations, and guidelines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.