Clinical Research Associate

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Clinical Research Associate ensuring compliance and site management in biopharmaceutical studies across Canada. Conducting monitoring visits and supporting patient recruitment while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs site qualification, site initiation, interim monitoring, site management and close-out visits (performed on-site or remotely) ensuring regulatory, ICH-GCP and/or Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practice (GPP) and protocol compliance
  • Uses judgment and experience to evaluate overall performance of site and site staff and to provide recommendations regarding site-specific actions; immediately communicates/escalates serious issues to the project team and develops action plans
  • Maintains a working knowledge of ICH/GCP Guidelines or other applicable guidance, relevant regulations, and company SOPs/processes
  • Verifies the process of obtaining informed consent has been adequately performed and documented for each subject/patient as required/appropriate
  • Demonstrates diligence in protecting the confidentiality of each subject/patient
  • Assesses factors that might affect subject/patient’s safety and clinical data integrity at an investigator/physician site such as protocol deviation/violations and pharmacovigilance issues
  • Conducts Source Document Review of appropriate site source documents and medical records
  • Verifies required clinical data entered in the case report form (CRF) is accurate and complete via review of site source documents and medical records
  • Applies query resolution techniques remotely and on-site
  • Utilizes available hardware and software to support the effective conduct of the clinical study data review and capture
  • Verifies site compliance with electronic data capture requirements
  • Supports subject/patient recruitment, retention and awareness strategies

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or RN in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH Guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements
  • Must demonstrate good computer skills and be able to embrace new technologies
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Basic level of critical thinking skills expected
  • Ability to manage required travel of up to 75% on a regular basis

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Career development and progression
  • Supportive and engaged line management
  • Technical and therapeutic area training
  • Peer recognition
  • Total rewards program
  • Flexibility in working hours