Sr. Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Edmonton

ICON Strategic Solutions; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in Canada is seeking a Clinical Research Associate for remote monitoring of Oncology trials. The ideal candidate has a degree in Biological Sciences and 2-3 years of clinical trial experience. Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff and developing startup documents. ICON offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits focused on work-life balance.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in monitoring pharmaceutical industry clinical trials.
• 1-3 years of experience monitoring Oncology trials.
• Ability to operate various systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Mentors and coaches junior flex team.
• Develops site startup documents for studies.
• Supports country budget development and contract negotiation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice

Education

B.S. in Biological Sciences or equivalent

Tools

CTMS

EDC

eTMF

Job description

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 as a Clinical Research Associate.

These is a great opportunity for CRA's who are looking to get off the road and work 100% from home. As a CRA you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

What will you be doing?

• Works on multiple trials within Oncology
• Demonstrated leadership, through involvement in specific initiatives when needed, and / or SME to systems and / or processes
• Mentors / coaches junior flex team
• Acts as Lead SM-training other SMs on study
• Develops site start up documents for studies including SIV agenda
• Provides SM “voice” when reviewing study documents (e.g. Monitoring Guidelines)
• Represents LTMs or SMs on SMTs / meetings
• Takes over LTM role reports review (SQV, SMV, SCV) for sites assigned to other SMs from the same trial
• Supports country budget development and / or contract negotiation in liaison with CCS colleagues
• Assists with ASV
• Metrics / KPIs: Metrics / KPIs governing these services are outlined in the Quality Oversight Plan (QOP) document.

Interfaces – Primary / Other

• Primary interfaces: Provider Functional Manager, Clinical Trial Assistant, Local Trial Manager and Central Study Team for assigned clinical trials.
• Other Interfaces: Study Responsible Physician, Regional Quality and Compliance Manager / Specialist, Local Drug Safety Officer (where required) and Site Manager team; Investigators and their delegates at site (trial personnel including study coordinators, pharmacists, etc.)

What do you need to have?

• Have a minimum of a B.S., R.N., or equivalent degree, preferably in Biological Sciences
• Must be located in Canada
• Will work on US trials remote monitoring only
• Have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in monitoring pharmaceutical industry clinical trials
• Have a minimum of 1-3 years' experience monitoring Oncology trials
• Knowledge of several therapeutic areas
• Analytical / risk-based monitoring experience is an asset
• Ability to actively drive patient recruitment strategies at assigned sites
• Ability to partner closely with investigator and site staff to meet all of our study timelines
• Ability to operate and use various systems and databases (e.g. CTMS, EDC, eTMF, various dashboards/metrics, IWRS, safety reporting).
• Possess strong communication and influencing skills to effectively manage study sites both remotely and face to face. Strong team member and self‑starter with the ability to work independently.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, ICH guidelines and local regulatory requirements.
• 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.

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 maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

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.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

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.