Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Multicenter Monitoring Canada-United States
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Job type
Job
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Site
CRCHUM
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Job sector
Research and teaching
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Status
Permanent – Full time
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Work shift
Day
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Publication date
2025-06-17
As part of a multicenter clinical study in oncology, we are recruiting a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to monitor the participating sites. The CRA will play a central role in monitoring the study, acting as a link between the clinical trial sponsor and the research sites, overseeing on-site operations, ensuring protocol compliance, and validating data integrity in accordance with Good Clinical Practices (ICH-GCP) and local regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Act as a direct liaison between the study sponsor and clinical sites
- Oversee on-site operations and adherence to the study protocol
- Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits
- Perform source data verification (SDV) and informed consents
- Ensure study systems are updated in accordance with agreed-upon study agreements (e.g., Clinical Trial Management System, CTMS). Perform quality control reviews of CTMS-generated reports as needed
- Monitor adverse events and manage pharmacovigilance
- Validate the accuracy and integrity of collected clinical data
- Prepare visit reports and follow up on CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions)
- Maintain proactive and regular communication with investigators, the medical monitor, and the sponsor
- Respond to company, client, and applicable regulatory requirements/audits/inspections. • Maintain and complete administrative tasks such as expense reports and time sheets in a timely manner
Qualifications
- Degree in health sciences, clinical research, or a related field
- Prior experience (minimum 1 year) in clinical trial monitoring
- Oncology monitoring and/or experience with oncology clinical trials preferred
- Good knowledge of regulatory requirements in Canada and the United States
- Excellent command of French and English, both oral and written
- Availability for occasional travel
What we offer
- One-year renewable contract (3-month probationary period)
- Start date: as soon as possible
- Flexible, collaborative, and quality-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to contribute to an innovative clinical oncology study
- Applicant must be legally authorized to work in Canada and must not require sponsorship to obtain em-ployment visa status, now or in the future
- Applicant must be legally authorized to travel to the United States
- Direct access to the CHUM from the Champ-de-Mars metro station
- 4 weeks of paid vacation after one year of full-time employment
- 13 statutory holidays
- 9.6 paid sick days per year, redeemable in December
- Defined benefit pension fund
- Group insurance plan
- Salary and benefits according to CRCHUM policies
To apply for this position
Please send your CV and cover letter to:
wiam.belkaid.chum@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
It is essential to attach your CV for your application to be considered.
We thank all interested applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The CRCHUM encourages diversity in all its forms. We invite applications from women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible and ethnic minorities, as well as persons living with disabilities. The CRCHUM adopts an inclusive definition of diversity, going beyond legal requirements.
In accordance with Canadian immigration laws, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.