Senior CRA - Western Canada (Oncology)

ICON Strategic Solutions; Canada; Remote; CAD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading clinical research organization as a Senior Clinical Research Associate, where you'll oversee multiple clinical trials and mentor junior team members. This remote position in Western Canada offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality execution of trials across various therapeutic areas. With a focus on collaboration and effective communication, you'll drive patient recruitment strategies and maintain compliance with industry standards. If you have a passion for clinical research and a desire to make a difference in the pharmaceutical industry, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in clinical trial monitoring in the pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ICH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple clinical trials ensuring high-quality execution.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
• Support budget development and contract negotiations.

Skills

Clinical Trials Monitoring

Leadership and Mentorship

Risk-based Monitoring

Effective Communication

Collaboration with Investigators

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences

Registered Nurse (R.N.)

Tools

CTMS

EDC

TMF

IWRS

Safety Reporting Tools

Job description

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As a Senior Clinical Research Associate, you will join the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

What you will be doing:

1. Oversee multiple clinical trials (cross TA/ONC), ensuring high-quality execution
2. Provide leadership and mentorship to junior flex team members
3. Act as Lead SM, training and guiding other Site Managers on study protocols
4. Represent Site Managers and Lead Trial Managers (LTMs) in key meetings
5. Ensure the SM perspective is reflected in study documents like Monitoring Guidelines
6. Review reports (SQV, SMV, SCV) for sites assigned to other SMs within the same trial
7. Support country budget development and contract negotiations in collaboration with CCS colleagues
8. Assist with ASV activities and ensure alignment with study objectives
9. Maintain compliance with Metrics/KPIs as outlined in the Quality Oversight Plan (QOP)

You Are:

1. Remote position located in Western Canada (BC or Alberta)
2. Minimum of a B.Sc., R.N., or equivalent degree, preferably in Biological Sciences
3. At least 3 years of experience monitoring clinical trials in the pharmaceutical industry
4. Knowledge of several therapeutic areas is an asset, including oncology – preferably Hematology, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Early development (Phase 1) etc.
5. Knowledge of risk-based/analytical monitoring approaches is an asset
6. Proficiency in clinical trial systems such as CTMS, EDC, TMF, IWRS, and safety reporting tools
7. Ability to actively drive patient recruitment strategies at assigned sites
8. Strong collaboration with investigators and site staff to meet study timelines
9. Effective communication and influencing skills to manage study sites effectively, both remotely and in-person
10. Ability to work independently while being a strong collaborator
11. In-depth understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, and local regulatory requirements
12. Up to 50% regional travel required
13. To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Science and Research

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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