Clinical Research Associate - Cross TA - Edmonton

As a Clinical Research Associate you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

What you will be doing:

• Oversee multiple oncology trials, ensuring high-quality execution
  
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior flex team members
  
• Act as Lead SM, training and guiding other Site Managers on study protocols
  
• Develop essential study start-up documents, including SIV agendas
  
• Represent Site Managers and Lead Trial Managers (LTMs) in key meetings
  
• Ensure the SM perspective is reflected in study documents like Monitoring Guidelines
  
• Review reports (SQV, SMV, SCV) for sites assigned to other SMs within the same trial
  
• Support country budget development and contract negotiations in collaboration with CCS colleagues
  
• Assist with ASV activities and ensure alignment with study objectives
  
• Maintain compliance with Metrics/KPIs as outlined in the Quality Oversight Plan (QOP)

You Are: 

• Remote position located in Edmonton, Canada 
• Minimum of a B.Sc., R.N., or equivalent degree, preferably in Biological Sciences
• At least 2 years of experience monitoring clinical trials in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in multiple therapeutic areas is an asset, particularly in oncology required 
• Knowledge of risk-based/analytical monitoring approaches is an asset
• Proficiency in clinical trial systems such as CTMS, EDC, TMF, IWRS, and safety reporting tools
• Ability to actively drive patient recruitment strategies at assigned sites
• Strong collaboration with investigators and site staff to meet study timelines
• Effective communication and influencing skills to manage study sites effectively, both remotely and in-person
• Ability to work independently while being a strong collaborator
• In-depth understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, and local regulatory requirements
• Up to 50% regional travel required
• To qualify, applicants must be 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. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are 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, TELUS Health, 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

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

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.