Sponsor Contract to Perm Clinical Research Associates – French Fluency
We’re seeking an experienced contract-to-perm Clinical Research Associate who is based out of Canada, (Montreal preferred), with at least five years of monitoring experience gained directly with a sponsor or CRO. Come join a sponsor that is a recognized innovator in the cardiac device space and has helped thousands of patients through its advanced technologies and therapies. This organization is known for its strong clinical track record, FDA-approved technologies, and a culture that blends collaboration, growth, and a clear, patient-centered mission.
As a Clinical Research Associate here, you won’t just be monitoring studies, you’ll be contributing to meaningful advances in care while working alongside teams who are genuinely passionate about improving patient outcomes. French and English fluency and a bachelor’s degree is required.
- Act as the "Site Manager" ensuring relationship with site(s) are positive, issues are resolved quickly, and communications are strong across all verticals.
- Assist with the development of study manuals, CRFs, monitoring standards, site study tools and other study materials as required.
- Develop and implement site recruitment, selection and initiation plan.
- Manage and drive patient recruitment and enrollment tracking.
- Provide training to sites on the study protocol, study conduct, CRF completion and data management expectations.
- Ensure essential document collection for completeness per regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a liaison with Investigators, Institutions and sites to provide support during the conduct of the clinical trial and serve as a resource for protocol and procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of on-site monitoring to ensure compliance with GCPs, study protocols, and SOPs.
Manage one or multiple studies. - Monitor product supplies/accountability including proper storage, dispensation, and disposal.
- Manage study completion activities including CRF collection, query resolution, record archiving and site closeout activities.
- Review in-house data and study tables.
- Mentor, coach and provide guidance to clinical staff as appropriate.
- Supervise and train other employees as appropriate.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a fully dedicated regional, home based, field monitor for a CRO, Device or pharma is required, with this monitoring experience been no longer than 2 years ago
- Recent experience with site management is required
- Able to travel two weeks out of the month / i.e. - up to 50%
- Must be Fluent (speaking and writing) in both English and French
- Must have a Bachelor's degree (preference in Life Sciences but open as long as Bachelor's)
- Must have COVID-19 vaccine
- Experience working on cardiovascular studies is preferred (any experience will be accepted, even as a nurse/MD or coordinator)
- Experience working within a surgical or inpatient environment is preferred (any experience will be accepted, even as a nurse/MD or coordinator)
- Monitoring experience in Device studies is preferred, even stronger if it is in Cardiac Device
- Experience performing Risk-Based monitoring is preferred
- Experience in Study Start-up is preferred, while working directly for a CRO or Sponsor
- It would be wonderful if you have experience mentoring junior level team members
- Competitive hourly to salary rate