Sr. Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Sponsor Dedicated - Western Canada

ICON Strategic Solutions; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading clinical research organization as a Senior Clinical Research Associate focusing on oncology trials. This role offers the opportunity to work on multiple studies, mentor junior staff, and collaborate closely with site teams to ensure timely project delivery. With a commitment to diversity and well-being, this innovative firm provides a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you have a passion for clinical research and a desire to drive patient recruitment strategies, this position could be your next exciting career move.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Planning

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years experience in monitoring clinical trials.
• In-depth knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and ICH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Works on multiple oncology trials and mentors junior team members.
• Develops site start-up documents and supports budget development.

Skills

Clinical Trial Monitoring

Oncology Knowledge

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Risk-Based Monitoring

Patient Recruitment Strategies

Education

B.S. or R.N. in Biological Sciences

Tools

CTMS

EDC

eTMF

IWRS

Job description

Sr. Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Sponsor Dedicated - Western Canada

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?

• A minimum of a B.S., R.N., or equivalent degree, preferably in Biological Sciences
• Must be located in Canada
• Will work on US remote monitoring only
• A minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in monitoring pharmaceutical industry clinical trials
• A minimum of 1-2 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)
• Strong communication and influencing skills to effectively manage study sites both remotely and face to face
• In-depth knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, ICH guidelines and local regulatory requirements
• 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 designed to be competitive within each country and 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, 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

At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation.

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.