CRA II SSU ( BC or Alberta (Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Victoria)

In close collaboration with the CSM, the Field Team and the Global team, responsible for the delivery of study start-up milestones, coordinating all study start-up activities from US allocation until TMF and Study Drug Reconciliation. Use operational excellence to enable consistent   and   accurate   country   study   start   up   planning   and   tracking, timelines optimization as well as risk mitigation actions until study closeout.  Point of reference for US study start-up intelligence (for example local regulations, local requirements, timelines, metrics, best practice)  and manage  activities  related  to importation and distribution of supplies for all US TMO studies.

What you will be doing:

• Timely, efficient and quality delivery of US study start-up milestones measured against start-up and activation plan projection.
• Proactive operational planning with effective contingency and risk mitigation plans.
• Timely resolution of issues during start-up.
• Successful start-up of trial operational activities, enabling trial startup deliverables to be fulfilled according to agreed timelines.

You are:

• Advanced degree or equivalent education/degree in life science/healthcare preferred.
• Proficient English (oral and written)
• 2 years of operational and managerial experience in planning and executing global clinical trials in a pharmaceutical company or a contract research organization.

• Strong project management skills and experience in developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders/demonstrated ability to meet timelines.

Why ICON?

Our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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.

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.