Senior Clinical Research Associate

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About the role

  • Senior Clinical Research Associate overseeing clinical trial sites for Novo Nordisk, a pharmaceutical company developing treatments for chronic diseases. Ensuring compliant monitoring, patient safety, data integrity and timely study execution.

Responsibilities

  • Own the day-to-day oversight of assigned clinical trial sites
  • Oversee and manage sites through on-site and remote monitoring visits
  • Ensure compliance with protocols, ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements
  • Apply RBQM principles to identify, assess and mitigate risks proactively
  • Track site performance, recruitment, retention and data collection
  • Resolve discrepancies and manage adverse events
  • Protect patient safety and data integrity
  • Keep sites inspection-ready
  • Train and support site staff on study protocols, operational procedures, systems and compliance requirements
  • Represent Novo at site level
  • Build trusted relationships with investigators and site teams
  • Work with cross-functional colleagues supporting clinical trial execution

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience as a CRA
  • Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements and clinical trial methodology
  • Track record of delivering high-quality trial activities in line with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements and internal SOPs
  • Hands-on proficiency with clinical trial systems such as EDC, CTMS and eTMF
  • Strong organisational, time and project management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities with high attention to detail
  • Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to spot and mitigate risks proactively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment
  • Integrity and clear focus on quality and patient safety
  • Openness to new technologies and digital tools
  • Ability to travel up to 70% of the time
  • Practical experience applying Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) principles in study conduct is useful, but not essential

Benefits

  • Short-term (STI) and/or long-term (LTI) incentives may be included in the salary package
  • Continuous learning
  • Career development
  • Benefits tailored to your life and career stage
  • Relevant learning offerings
  • Support to perform at your best
  • Continuous improvement opportunities

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$85,500 - CA$135,500 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Google Cloud Platform

Location requirements

OnsiteMontrealCanada

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