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Job Title


Clinical Research Associate


Company : K-Recruiting Life Sciences


Location : ottawa, Ontario


Created : 2025-12-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Clinical Research Associate (M/F/X) Key ResponsibilitiesOversaw and coordinated all study start-up activities in Canada, ensuring study documentation (including informed consent materials) was adapted to meet national regulatory standards and Ethics Committee requirementsLed the preparation and coordination of regulatory and ethics submissions, managing approval processes with Health Canada and relevant ECsNegotiated site agreements and managed contractual discussions, serving as the central liaison between study sites and the project teamGuided investigational sites through the start-up phase, supporting readiness activities and ensuring Site Initiation Visits were executed efficiently and on scheduleFollowing budget confirmation after site initiation, assumed responsibility for clinical monitoring, performing a combination of on-site monitoring visits (based on enrolment levels) and regular remote monitoring activitiesMaintained continuous communication with Data Management and cross-functional teams, delivering timely reports and escalating risks or issues in a transparent and structured mannerEnsured ongoing completeness, accuracy, and inspection readiness of site documentation, including the Investigator Site File and Site Master File, throughout start-up and study conductAdministered site progress and timelines within Veeva CTMS, maintaining accurate tracking of milestones and start-up deliverablesSupported site payment processes by validating required documentation and proactively following up to ensure timely invoice submissionIndependently addressed operational, regulatory, and site-related challenges, frequently extending beyond standard CRA or project management responsibilities to support cross-functional needsActively collaborated with internal teams to identify practical solutions, contributing to overall project efficiency and team performance RequirementsMinimum 5+ years of experience as a Senior CRA or PM in RWD/epidemiological studiesFluent in English; French proficiency preferred Willingness to travel domestically for SIVs, monitoring visits, and meetings as neededProficiency in Veeva CTMS and Microsoft Office suite; experience with GEP guidelinesExcellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote-hybrid environmentStrong negotiation and communication skills for stakeholder engagement