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Senior Clinical Research Associate

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Oversee clinical trial monitoring for respiratory and cardiovascular studies, ensuring protocol, regulatory, and GCP compliance. Conduct site visits, assess performance, resolve issues, support data integrity, collaborate with cross-functional teams, train site staff and CRAs, and maintain stakeholder relationships. The role requires independent management of multiple sites and projects, strong clinical monitoring expertise, and approximately 60% travel.
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Senior Clinical Research Associate - GTA

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.


As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.


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. We are looking for a CRA in the GTA area that will monitor respiratory and CV studies.

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%)
Conseiller(ère) principal(e) en recherche clinique (Senior CRA) – Région du Grand Toronto (GTA)

En tant que Conseiller(ère) principal(e) en recherche clinique (Senior CRA) chez ICON Plc, vous superviserez et gérerez les activités liées aux essais cliniques afin de garantir leur réalisation conformément aux protocoles, aux exigences réglementaires et aux normes de l’industrie. Nous recherchons un(e) CRA dans la région du Grand Toronto (GTA) pour assurer le suivi d’études en respiratoire et en cardiovasculaire.

Ce que vous ferez

Vous dirigerez des activités de surveillance d’essais cliniques exigeant une expertise technique approfondie, avec un accent particulier sur la qualité et l’amélioration continue.

Principales responsabilités :
  • Assurer le suivi des sites d’essais cliniques afin de garantir le respect des protocoles d’étude, des exigences réglementaires et des normes de Bonnes Pratiques Cliniques (BPC/GCP).
  • Effectuer des visites sur site pour évaluer la performance des centres, résoudre les enjeux opérationnels et fournir le soutien nécessaire à la réussite des études.
  • Collaborer avec des équipes multidisciplinaires afin d’assurer une collecte de données et une production de rapports exactes et réalisées dans les délais prescrits.
  • Offrir de la formation et de l’accompagnement au personnel des sites ainsi qu’aux autres ARC/CRA afin de maintenir des normes élevées de conduite des essais cliniques.
  • Établir et maintenir des relations de travail efficaces avec le personnel des sites et les principales parties prenantes afin de favoriser le bon déroulement des études.
Votre profil

Vous possédez une solide expérience en surveillance d’essais cliniques ainsi que la capacité de travailler de façon autonome tout en servant de mentor et de ressource auprès des autres membres de l’équipe.

Qualifications et expérience requises :
  • Baccalauréat dans une discipline scientifique pertinente ou dans un domaine lié aux soins de santé.
  • Expérience significative à titre d’Associé(e) de recherche clinique (CRA), avec une excellente compréhension des processus de recherche clinique et des exigences réglementaires.
  • Capacité démontrée à gérer simultanément plusieurs sites et projets, avec de solides compétences en organisation et en résolution de problèmes.
  • Expertise en surveillance clinique, en intégrité des données et en gestion de sites, ainsi qu’une maîtrise des logiciels et outils utilisés dans le cadre des essais cliniques.
  • Excellentes aptitudes en communication, en relations interpersonnelles et en gestion des parties prenantes, avec la capacité d’influencer les intervenants et de promouvoir la conformité dans un environnement complexe.
  • Disponibilité pour voyager selon les besoins du poste (environ 60 % du temps).

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.


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