AstraZeneca

Clinical Research Associate

AstraZeneca

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$109,149 - CA$143,258 per year

About the role

  • Contributes to the selection of potential investigators.
  • In some countries, CRAs are accountable for study start-up and regulatory maintenance.
  • Trains, supports and advises Investigators and site staff in study-related matters, including Risk Based Quality Management (RbQM) principles.
  • Confirms that site staff have completed and documented the required trainings appropriately, including ICH-GCP training.
  • Ensures the sites are inspection ready at all times.
  • Actively participates in Local Study Team (LST) meetings.
  • Shares information on patient recruitment and study site progress (site quality/performance) within the LST.
  • Proactively identifies and ensures timely resolution to study-related issues and escalates them as appropriate.
  • Updates CTMS and other systems with data from study sites as per required timelines.
  • Manages study supplies (ISF, etc), drug supplies and drug accountability at study site.
  • Performs monitoring visits (remote and onsite), as well as remote data checks, in accordance with the timelines specified in the study-specific Monitoring Plan.

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in related discipline, preferably in life science, or equivalent qualification.
  • Must be bilingual in French and English
  • Excellent knowledge of international guidelines ICH-GCP, basic knowledge of GMP/GDP.
  • Good knowledge of relevant local regulations.
  • Good medical knowledge and ability to learn relevant AZ Therapeutic Areas.
  • Basic understanding of the drug development process.
  • Good understanding of Clinical Study Management including monitoring, study drug handling and data management.
  • Excellent attention to details.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good collaboration and interpersonal skills.
  • Good negotiation skills.
  • Ability to travel nationally/internationally as required.
  • Valid G driving license.
Benefits
  • Competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program
  • 4 weeks’ paid vacation
  • Annual Personal Days
  • Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
ICH-GCPGMPGDPClinical Study ManagementRisk Based Quality Managementdata managementdrug development processmonitoringstudy drug handlingattention to detail
Soft Skills
bilingualwritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationinterpersonal skillsnegotiation skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailability to traveltraining and support
Certifications
Bachelor degree in life sciencevalid G driving license