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Senior Clinical Research Associate

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Hiring Remotely in Ontario, ON, CAN
Senior level
Lead clinical trial monitoring activities to ensure protocol and regulatory compliance. Conduct site visits, resolve issues, support site staff, collaborate with cross-functional teams, train other CRAs, maintain data integrity, and manage multiple sites while fostering stakeholder relationships.
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Clinical Research Associate - Montreal - Bilingual

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.


As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


As a Senior CRA at ICON Plc, you will oversee and manage clinical trial activities to ensure they are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

What You Will Do:

You will lead on clinical trial monitoring tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.

  • Conducting site visits to assess site performance, resolve issues, and provide support to ensure successful trial execution.

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting.

  • Providing training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to maintain high standards of clinical trial conduct.

  • Building and maintaining effective relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to facilitate smooth trial operations.

Your Profile:

You will have a strong foundation in clinical trial monitoring, with the experience to work independently and guide others.
Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field

  • Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

  • Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and site management, with proficiency in relevant clinical trial software and tools.

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive compliance within a complex environment.

  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 60%)

  • Bilingual in French and English

Chez ICON Plc, vous superviserez et gérerez les activités liées aux essais cliniques afin de garantir qu’elles sont réalisées conformément au protocole, aux exigences réglementaires et aux normes de l’industrie.

Ce que vous ferez

Vous dirigerez les activités de surveillance des essais cliniques nécessitant une expertise technique approfondie, en mettant l’accent sur la qualité et l’amélioration continue.

Principales responsabilités :

  • Assurer la surveillance des sites d’essais cliniques afin de veiller au respect des protocoles d’étude, des exigences réglementaires et des normes des Bonnes pratiques cliniques (BPC/GCP).

  • Effectuer des visites de sites pour évaluer leur performance, résoudre les problèmes et fournir le soutien nécessaire à la réussite des essais cliniques.

  • Collaborer avec des équipes multidisciplinaires afin d’assurer la collecte et la production de rapports de données exactes et en temps opportun.

  • Fournir de la formation et de l’accompagnement au personnel des sites ainsi qu’aux autres ARC afin de maintenir des normes élevées dans la conduite des essais cliniques.

  • Établir et entretenir des relations efficaces avec le personnel des sites et les parties prenantes afin de favoriser le bon déroulement des opérations liées aux essais cliniques.

Votre profil

Vous possédez une solide expérience en surveillance d’essais cliniques ainsi que la capacité de travailler de façon autonome et de guider les autres.

Qualifications et expérience requises :

  • Baccalauréat dans une discipline scientifique pertinente ou dans un domaine lié aux soins de santé.

  • Expérience significative à titre d’attaché(e) de recherche clinique (ARC/CRA), avec une excellente compréhension des processus d’essais cliniques et des exigences réglementaires.

  • Capacité démontrée à gérer simultanément plusieurs sites et projets, avec d’excellentes aptitudes organisationnelles et de résolution de problèmes.

  • Expertise en surveillance clinique, en intégrité des données et en gestion de sites, ainsi qu’une bonne maîtrise des logiciels et outils utilisés dans les essais cliniques.

  • Excellentes habiletés en communication, en relations interpersonnelles et en gestion des parties prenantes, avec la capacité d’influencer et de promouvoir la conformité dans un environnement complexe.

  • Disponibilité pour voyager selon les besoins du poste (environ 60 %).

  • Bilinguisme (français et anglais) requis.


Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

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