Clinical Research Associate

Novo Nordisk

Clinical Research Associate overseeing clinical trials at Novo Nordisk. Ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements through monitoring and relationship building.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeCalgary • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 $99,890 - $149,890 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and manage assigned clinical trial sites, conducting on-site and remote monitoring visits to ensure compliance with protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Drive the implementation of Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) principles to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout study conduct.
Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators, site staff, and cross-functional teams to support efficient clinical trial execution.
Monitor site performance, recruitment progress, retention, and data collection to ensure study timelines and quality objectives are met.
Ensure patient safety and data integrity by resolving discrepancies, managing adverse events, and maintaining inspection readiness.
Provide site training and continuous support on study protocols, operational procedures, systems, and compliance requirements.
Act as an ambassador for Novo Nordisk values at the site level, ensuring high-quality trial execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (or related field)
minimum 1+ years’ experience in clinical trial monitoring or a relevant pharmaceutical industry/CRO role
Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial methodology
Demonstrated ability to ensure high-quality execution of clinical trial activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across all organizational levels
Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills
Confident working in dynamic environments independently and as part of a team
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple sites and priorities
Strong project management capabilities with high attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to quality and patient safety
Proficiency in digital tools, including EDC, CTMS, eTMF, and other clinical trial software
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, including proactive risk identification and mitigation
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, compliant trial conduct
Open to embracing better ways of working and continuous improvement, including new technologies and digital tools
Up to 70% travel required, in alignment with local Regional/CDC requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

continuous learning
career development
benefits tailored to your life and career stage

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trial monitoringRisk-Based Quality ManagementICH-GCPregulatory requirementsclinical trial methodologydata integrityadverse event managementsite performance monitoringrecruitment progress trackingdata collection

Soft Skills

relationship buildingstakeholder managementcommunication skillsorganizational skillstime managementproject managementproblem-solvingdecision-makingattention to detailcommitment to quality