Company

Healthcare

LocalStudyAssociateDirector-FSP

CA$145–210k ~AI est. Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Local Study Associate Director- FSP. Skills: Clinical trial delivery, Site management, Regulatory compliance. Lead Local Study Teams. Coordinate Local Study Teams”

What You'll Achieve.

Successful delivery of clinical trial commitments; Timely communication of progress; Full compliance with quality standards; Full compliance with governance standards

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Risk mitigation

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel nationally, Ability to travel internationally

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3 years of experience in clinical development operations, Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, Knowledge of clinical trial regulatory requirements, Ability to lead cross-functional teams, Manage complex clinical study operations, Experience in site management activities, Project management skills, Organizational skills, Multitasking skills, Attention to detail, Excellent communication skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Problem-solving skills, Proficiency in English, Fluency in local language(s), Familiarity with CTMS, Familiarity with eTMF systems, Familiarity with clinical trial documentation processes, Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related discipline, Equivalent relevant qualification, Ability to travel nationally and internationally, Ethical standards, Integrity, Commitment to compliance

Nice to Have

CRA experience, Senior CRA experience, Experience in related environments

What You'll Do.

Lead Local Study Teams

Coordinate Local Study Teams

Ensure delivery of clinical trial commitments

Oversee site management activities

Ensure adherence to ICH-GCP

Ensure adherence to sponsor procedures

Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements

Manage study execution in CTMS

Ensure accurate documentation

Ensure accurate reporting

Maintain inspection-ready trial files

Act as primary operational leader

Communicate progress to stakeholders

Communicate risks to stakeholders

Communicate issues to stakeholders

Coordinate monitoring activities

Oversee monitoring activities

Review monitoring reports

Develop risk management plans

Maintain risk management plans

Identify operational risks

Mitigate operational risks

Support regulatory submissions

Support ethics approvals

Support IRB approvals

Support study start-up activities

Manage study-related budgets

Manage study-related contracts

Contribute to patient recruitment strategies

Maintain engagement with investigators

Maintain engagement with site staff

Lead audit readiness activities

Lead inspection readiness activities

Ensure compliance with quality standards

Ensure compliance with governance standards

Participate in cross-functional collaboration

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Local Study Teams; Global study stakeholders; CRA teams; Regulatory affairs teams; Cross-functional teams; Medical teams; Operational teams

Communication Scope

Communication; Interpersonal skills

Process & Methodology

Project management, Organizational skills, Multitasking skills

Full Job Description

## Accountabilities Lead and coordinate Local Study Teams to ensure successful delivery of clinical trial commitments at country level, including timelines, quality standards, and regulatory compliance. Oversee end-to-end site management activities, including feasibility assessment, site selection, qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out. Ensure adherence to ICH-GCP guidelines, sponsor procedures, and applicable local and international regulatory requirements. Manage study execution in CTMS and ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and maintenance of inspection-ready trial files (eTMF). Act as the primary operational leader for assigned studies, ensuring timely communication of progress, risks, and issues to global study stakeholders. Coordinate and oversee monitoring activities, including review of reports and support for CRA teams through training, coaching, and co-monitoring visits. Develop and maintain risk management plans, proactively identifying and mitigating study-related operational risks. Support regulatory submissions, ethics/IRB approvals, and study start-up activities in collaboration with regulatory affairs teams. Manage study-related budgets, contracts, and site payments in accordance with local requirements and sponsor agreements. Contribute to patient recruitment strategies and maintain strong engagement with investigators and site staff. Lead audit and inspection readiness activities, ensuring full compliance with quality and governance standards. Participate in cross-functional collaboration with medical, regulatory, and operational teams to ensure study alignment and success. Requirements Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical development operations, including CRA, Senior CRA, or equivalent roles within clinical research or related environments. Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical trial regulatory requirements at both local and international levels. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage comp

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