Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Montreal or Quebec City

Overview

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development as a Clinical Research Associate.

Responsibilities

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)

Qualifications

You Are:

• Remote position located in Montreal or Quebec City
• Bilingual - Proficient in both written and spoken French and English.
• 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 (Hematology, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Early Development - Phase 1)
• 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

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