Site Start up Associate II (Canada Regulatory Affairs)

Premier Research Group; Canada; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Research Group in Canada is seeking a Site Start up Associate II to join our Regulatory Affairs team. You will support submissions, local approvals, and start-up activities across biotech, medtech, and pharma projects, ensuring timelines and compliance.

You will work independently with minimal supervision, handling EC/IRB submissions and contract negotiations while aligning with ICH/GCP standards and country-specific regulations.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in clinical, science, or health field.
• 3+ years direct study start-up experience.
• Knowledge of Health Canada, FDA, EU regulations and ICH/GCP.

Responsibilities

• Forecast submission/approval timelines and provide contingency plans.
• Prepare and submit Central EC/IRB, local RA applications and approvals.
• Assist with EC/IRB issue resolution at country level.
• Review essential documents to meet sponsor and investigator requirements.
• Negotiate site contracts and budgets with the Contracts Lead.
• Review informed consent templates and country-specific docs.

Skills

Study start up experience

Regulatory submissions knowledge

Informed consent templates knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree in clinical, science, or health field

Job description

## Site Start up Associate II (Canada Regulatory Affairs)Apply: Remote: Canada: Full time: Posted 11 Days Ago: R6981Premier Research is looking for a Site Start up Associate II (Canada Regulatory Affairs) to join our Clinical Monitoring, Site Management and SSU team.You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.* We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.* Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.* As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.Join us and build your future here.**What You'll Be Doing:*** Forecasts submission/approval timelines and ensures they are adhered to. Provides clear rationale for delays, provides contingency plan to mitigate impact, and escalates the issue as soon as identified. May serve as the primary point of contact for the Project Manager, Clinical Lead, Regulatory Start-up Manager (or designee) during start-up on allocated projects.* Prepares and submits Central EC/IRB Applications, Local EC Applications, RA Applications, and other local regulatory authorities or hospital approval submissions as required. Assists with EC/IRB or CA issue resolution at the country level.* Performs essential document collection and review, ensuring that sponsor and investigator requirements are being met and are in compliance with applicable local regulatory requirements and ICH/GCP guidelines.* Local Investigator Contract and Budget Negotiator (where applicable) - produces site-specific contracts from country template. Submit proposed contract and budget to the site for review. Negotiates budget and contract with site and via Contracts Lead with Sponsor until resolution of issues and contract execution.* Provides quality review of the informed consent and adapts the template as appropriate, as well as other patient documents, or specific documentation that is required in the country. **What We Are Searching For:*** Undergraduate degree or its international equivalent in a clinical, science, or health related field from an accredited institution or a licensed healthcare professional.* 3+ years' of direct study start up experience* Working knowledge of Health Canada Submissions / FDA Guidance Documents / EU Directives/Regulations / Local Regulations / ISO14155 regulations, drug / device development, and clinical monitoring procedures.* Detailed knowledge of the relevant country specific regulatory requirements for conducting clinical trials and of site and institution specific contract requirements* Proficient in the development and review of Informed Consent Form templates, other patient documents, or specific documentation that is required in the country.* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and complete work accurately, within quality expectations and agreed timelines.### Why Choose Premier?* Premier Research is more than a company – it’s a community furthering research to improve the lives of patients in critical need. We are a diverse staff thinking creatively, challenging ideas, and solving complex problems.* Our Values – We Aim High, We Work Together, We Stay Agile, We Get It Done, We Care – mirror the determination, flexibility and trust that our team embodies.* As a Premier team member, you have the power to make an impact, regardless of job title and location.* Our dedication to biotech and specialty pharma is unlike any other.* We provide our staff with innovative technologies and continuous learning.