Regional Clinical Trial Lead

AbCellera; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AbCellera is seeking a Clinical Project Manager to serve as the Regional Lead and tactical owner of study execution in the assigned countries. You will lead a cross-functional team to deliver on our clinical trials while maximizing our footprint across regional health networks and trial sites.

You will drive global strategy at the site level, mentor teammates, and ensure alignment with ICH-GCP, FDA/Health Canada regulations, and diverse trial phases.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in clinical research, plus a Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years as a Project Manager leading multi-center trials and 3+ years as a CRA.
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, FDA/Health Canada regulations, and Phase I-III trials.
• Experience with CTMS, eTMF, and EDC platforms enabling data-driven decisions.
• Willingness to travel ~15% for co-monitoring/territory development.
• Outstanding communicator, team player, and relationship builder.
• Passion for science, operational excellence, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional country- and regional-level study teams to ensure clinical supply and regulatory goals are aligned.
• Develop and maintain the Country or Regional Execution Plan(s) to ensure local site activation meets global milestones.
• Manage the execution of clinical trials, serving as the primary liaison in the assigned countries.
• Identify and qualify high-performing private research sites to diversify our profile beyond traditional academic centers.
• Overseeing the operational implementation of protocols, ensuring site-level execution matches scientific intent.
• Navigate the specific regional ethics landscape to ensure competitive start-up at our local sites.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Site monitoring

GCP & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

CTMS

eTMF

EDC

Job description

AbCellera is seeking a Clinical Project Manager to serve as the Regional Lead and tactical owner of study execution in the assigned countries. You will lead a cross-functional team to deliver on our clinical trials while maximizing our footprint across regional health networks and trial sites.

You will drive global strategy at the site level, mentor teammates, and ensure alignment with ICH-GCP, FDA/Health Canada regulations, and diverse trial phases.