Senior Site Manager (Clinical Research Associate)

Johnson & Johnson; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Canada is seeking a qualified candidate to join their clinical research team. The role involves serving as the primary contact for study sites while implementing patient recruitment strategies and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of monitoring experience. Travel flexibility is required, aiming to foster a supportive work environment focused on patient outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in onsite and offsite monitoring in the pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and ICH guidelines.
• Ability to establish a home office and travel 30–50% for monitoring visits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for study sites.
• Identify and implement patient recruitment strategies at assigned sites.
• Monitor studies according to Good Clinical Practice standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor of Science, R.N., or equivalent

Tools

Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)

Electronic Data Capture (EDC)

Job description

Why consider this opportunity

Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization.

Travel flexibility with mix of onsite and remote monitoring visits.

Work within a supportive and innovative team focused on patient outcomes.

Engage directly in life‑saving clinical research and contribute to development of future medicines.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for study sites, liaising with study teams.
• Identify and implement patient recruitment strategies at assigned sites.
• Monitor studies/sites according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and relevant SOPs.
• Provide site training to ensure compliance with regulations and trial‑specific procedures.
• Utilize and maintain clinical trial tracking systems and update electronic Trial Master Files as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, R.N., or equivalent degree in Biological Sciences.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in onsite and offsite monitoring, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• In‑depth knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, ICH guidelines, and local regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and influencing skills for effective site management.
• Ability to establish a home office and travel 30–50% for monitoring visits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in analytical/risk‑based monitoring.
• Knowledge of multiple therapeutic areas, particularly Oncology and Early Development.
• Familiarity with various clinical systems and databases (e.g., CTMS, EDC, eTMF).
• Strong problem‑solving and process improvement skills.
• Experience with mentorship in a clinical research setting.

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