Senior CRA / CRA II

ICON Plc; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join their dynamic team. This role involves independent and proactive work in setting up and monitoring clinical studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining high-quality documentation. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months of monitoring experience and be bilingual in French and English. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence, contributing to advancements in patient care. If you're passionate about making a difference in clinical development, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• 12+ months of monitoring experience as a CRA for a sponsor or CRO.
• Bilingual in French and English is a must.

Responsibilities

• Set up and monitor studies, complete reports and maintain documentation.
• Submit protocol and consent documents for ethics/IRB approval.

Skills

Monitoring Experience

Bilingual in French and English

Communication Skills

Knowledge of ICH-GCP Guidelines

Ability to Work Under Tight Deadlines

Education

College Degree in Medicine or Science

Job description

CRA II

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.

Requirements:

• 12+ months of monitoring experience as a CRA for a sponsor or CRO
• Must be bilingual in French and English

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

The role:
• Independent, proactive work to set up and monitor studies, complete reports and maintain documentation
• Submitting protocol, consent documents for ethics/IRB approval, as well as preparing regulatory submissions
• Balancing sponsor generated queries
• Taking responsibility for study cost efficiency
• Preparation and review of study documentation and feasibility studies for new proposals
• Potential to assist in training and mentoring fellow CRAs

You will need:
• 12 months+ of monitoring experience in phase I-III trials as a CRA
• College degree in medicine, science, or equivalent
• Previous monitoring experience in medium-sized studies, including study start-up and close-out
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and ability to review and evaluate medical data
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Availability to travel least 60% of the time (international and domestic -fly and drive) and should possess a valid driving license

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals - both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans - and related benefits such as life assurance - so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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.
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.

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.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

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.
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 or submit a request here

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.

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