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Senior CRA

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Lead and conduct clinical trial monitoring to ensure protocol and GCP compliance. Perform site visits, resolve issues, support data quality, train site staff and CRAs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and maintain stakeholder relationships to ensure timely trial execution. Role is sponsor-dedicated and based in the GTA with ~60% travel.
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Senior Clinical Research Associate - Greater Toronto Area, Oncology

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. This position is sponsor dedicated looking for someone in the GTA area.

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%)
En tant que CRA Senior chez ICON Plc

En tant que CRA Senior (Attaché(e) de Recherche Clinique Senior) chez ICON Plc, vous serez responsable de la supervision et de la gestion des activités liées aux essais cliniques afin de garantir leur réalisation conformément au protocole, aux exigences réglementaires et aux normes de l’industrie. Ce poste est dédié à un sponsor et s’adresse à des candidats basés dans la région du Grand Toronto (GTA).

Vos responsabilités

Vous piloterez des activités de monitoring d’essais cliniques nécessitant une expertise technique approfondie, avec un fort accent sur la qualité et l’amélioration continue.

Principales responsabilités :

  • Assurer le suivi des centres d’essais cliniques afin de garantir le respect des protocoles d’étude, des exigences réglementaires et des Bonnes Pratiques Cliniques (BPC/GCP).
  • Réaliser des visites sur site pour évaluer les performances des centres, résoudre les problématiques rencontrées et fournir le soutien nécessaire au bon déroulement des études.
  • Collaborer avec les équipes multidisciplinaires afin d’assurer une collecte et un reporting des données précis et réalisés dans les délais.
  • Former et accompagner le personnel des centres ainsi que les autres CRA afin de maintenir des standards élevés de conduite des essais cliniques.
  • Développer et maintenir des relations efficaces avec les équipes des centres investigateurs et les différentes parties prenantes afin de favoriser le bon déroulement des opérations cliniques.
Votre profil

Vous disposez d’une solide expérience en monitoring d’essais cliniques et êtes capable de travailler de manière autonome tout en accompagnant et guidant les autres membres de l’équipe.

Qualifications et expérience requises :

  • Diplôme universitaire (Licence/Bachelor ou équivalent) dans une discipline scientifique pertinente ou dans un domaine lié à la santé.
  • Expérience significative en tant qu’Attaché(e) de Recherche Clinique (CRA), avec une excellente compréhension des processus d’essais cliniques et des exigences réglementaires.
  • Capacité démontrée à gérer simultanément plusieurs centres et projets, avec de solides compétences en organisation et en résolution de problèmes.
  • Expertise en monitoring, en intégrité des données et en gestion des sites, ainsi qu’une bonne maîtrise des logiciels et outils utilisés dans la recherche clinique.
  • Excellentes compétences en communication, en relations interpersonnelles et en gestion des parties prenantes, avec la capacité d’influencer les comportements et de promouvoir la conformité dans un environnement complexe.
  • Disponibilité pour des déplacements professionnels fréquents (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.

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

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