Senior Clinical Research Associate - Ontario/Quebec

Worldwide; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials in Canada is seeking a seasoned Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support site management across cardiovascular, metabolic, oncology, and rare disease studies. You will oversee research activities at sites, coordinate regulatory documents, and train site staff for data collection and safety reporting.

This role offers extensive remote collaboration with an international team, regional travel, and a clear path to Clinical Trial Manager opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CRA experience.
• Experience in Oncology/CNS/Rare Disease is preferred.
• Bi-lingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage research activities at Worldwide site participating in projects.
• Typically involved in all stages of the clinical study, including identifying potential sites to participate.
• Perform study start-up activities such as collecting regulatory documents and negotiating contracts and budgets.
• Train sites to collect data properly and report safety-related events.
• Manage the site's activities during study maintenance and closeout of research activities.
• Conduct study initiation visits (SIVs).
• Ensure compliance with informed consent and regulatory requirements, with remote site management.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Independent work capability

MS Office, CTMS, EDC proficiency

Education

4-year university degree or Nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CTMS

EDC Systems

Job description

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence. We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way. Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands‑on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What Clinical Operations does at Worldwide

At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we invite you to embark on a rewarding journey within Clinical Operations, where your contributions will leave a profound impact on the lives of patients. As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) at Worldwide, you will find yourself working alongside brilliant minds across diverse therapeutic areas, including Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Neuroscience, Oncology, and Rare Diseases. Collaboration with top‑tier colleagues from various backgrounds and specialties is not just encouraged; it’s ingrained in our culture. Our commitment to advancing clinical research is nurtured within a supportive and team‑oriented environment. In a CRA role, you’ll receive extensive support through regulatory submissions, TMF management, and in‑house CRAs for projects with heavy site management needs. Through regular touchpoints and coaching conversations with your Line Manager, we ensure that your professional development remains a top priority. We offer a clear career path and development that can lead to Clinical Trial Manager roles. We take pride in our accessible Executive Leadership team, who are equally committed to advancing science and surmounting obstacles to make a difference in the lives of patients around the world. We offer an unparalleled experience, where you can drive remarkable scientific breakthroughs and be at the very core of every successful clinical trial. Experience a world of difference with us at Worldwide!

What you will do

• Responsible for managing the research activities at sites participating in Worldwide’s clinical research projects
• Typically involved in all stages of the clinical study, including identifying potential sites to participate in the research effort
• Perform various study start‑up activities such as working with sites to collect appropriate regulatory documents and supporting the negotiation of contracts and budgets
• Training the sites to collect data properly and report any potential safety‑related events
• Managing the site’s activities during study maintenance, and closing down research activities at the sites once the study has concluded
• Conduct study initiation visits (SIVs)
• While most of the site management efforts will be performed remotely, you will be required to ensure compliance with obtaining informed consent, reporting potential safety‑related events, and adhering to all applicable regulatory requirements

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English
• Superior organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CTMS, and EDC Systems

Your experience

• 5+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate OR
• 4-year university degree OR Nursing Degree
• Experience in Oncology/CNS/Rare Disease is required
• Candidates must reside in Canada
• Willingness to travel regionally required
• Bi‑Lingual in French and English

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.

This is who we are. We’re a team of clinicians, scientists, and researchers who want to make healthcare better. We were founded on an unwavering commitment to authentic, personalized attention. And today, as CROs consolidate and the industry changes rapidly, that personalized attention is more important than ever. We all came to this industry for different reasons, from different walks of life. If you ask any one of us why we’re here, you’ll get a different answer. And that’s what makes us special.