Join our Talent Pool - Clinical Research Associates (Canada)

Alimentiv is a global CRO with a singular focus: advancing therapies for patients with gastrointestinal diseases. GI is our WHY and for more than 30 years that purpose has driven our scientific rigour, operational excellence, and deep therapeutic expertise, including supporting more than 70% of IBD compounds in development.
We operate as a private, profit-with-purpose company, channeling our commercial success back into scientific research, technology, and our people. With approximately 700 people across multiple countries and three service lines, we are growing deliberately, and the capability of our leaders and our organization is central to how we get there.

If you want to do meaningful work, build something real, and invest back in research that changes lives — we want to meet you!

Talent Pool Overview

Don’t see an opening that quite matches what you’re looking for, or not ready to make a move yet? We’d still like to hear from you.

We are proactively inviting qualified candidates to join our Clinical Research Associate Talent Pool for anticipated CRA I, CRA II and Senior CRA opportunities supporting our Clinical Monitoring team.

Please note: This Talent Pool is not necessarily linked to an immediate or currently active vacancy.

If your experience aligns with anticipated needs, a member of our Talent Acquisition team may contact you for an introductory call to learn more about your experience, career interests and potential availability. We’ll also share any relevant information regarding anticipated timelines.

If a suitable vacancy becomes available that aligns with your experience, seniority and location, we may contact you to discuss the opportunity and potential next steps.

Clinical Research Associate I/II – Key Responsibilities

• Support or conduct, as appropriate to experience level, remote and onsite site management activities, including initiation, monitoring and close-out visits.

• Perform monitoring activities in accordance with study protocols, SOPs, ICH-GCP and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Conduct remote data and system reviews across EDC, CTMS, RBM and TMF systems to support data quality, completeness and compliance.

• Support or lead, as appropriate, query resolution, safety reviews and adverse event follow-up throughout the study lifecycle.

• Support site start-up and activation activities, including investigator coordination, trial material delivery and recruitment activities.

• Maintain accurate, timely and complete TMF documentation, identifying and requesting required updates.

• Provide day-to-day operational support to Senior CRAs and Lead CRAs as required.

• Participate in study meetings, training and CRA development activities, building the competencies required for continued progression.

Senior Clinical Research Associate – Key Responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities above, Senior CRAs may:

• Act as a subject matter expert, mentor and coach to other CRAs and provide performance feedback as appropriate.

• Support the selection, hiring, training and supervision of CRAs, including conducting co-monitoring and training visits.

• Act as an escalation point for site or patient-related issues and sponsor concerns when required.

• Take on Lead CRA responsibilities, overseeing monitoring activities across projects and providing day-to-day direction and guidance to CRAs.

• Review and approve monitoring reports and support consistent monitoring quality across assigned studies.

• Oversee study and site integrity while building effective working relationships with investigators and site teams.

• Provide guidance to sites on patient recruitment activities and protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria.

• Represent Monitoring and Site Management leadership in business development initiatives with a site monitoring focus, where required.

Skills & Qualifications

CRA I

• Honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• Minimum 1 year of relevant CRA experience.

CRA II

• Honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant CRA experience.

Senior CRA

• Honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant CRA experience.

Candidates should also demonstrate knowledge appropriate to their level of clinical monitoring, site management, ICH-GCP and applicable regulatory requirements, along with strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will vary depending on role seniority, geographic location and candidate experience.

Full-time, permanent opportunities may include a base salary, eligibility for a performance-based bonus and a range of benefits based on the country of employment.

If you are contacted for an introductory call, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide further information relevant to the potential opportunity.

What We Offer

In addition, as an Alimentiv Employee, you’re also eligible for the following programs:

• Education Reimbursement program for full-time employees
• Monthly Cell Phone and Remote Work Allowance (dependent on role eligibility)
• One time office setup allowance (can be used to purchase a scanner/printer, extra monitor, office furniture, etc.)
• Working while visiting program – up to 4 weeks per year!
• Flexible Summer Hours Program from May – September
• Employee referral incentive – we know great people know other great people, and we think that warrants recognition!
• Full-time employees also become beneficiaries of the Alimentiv Trust after one year of employment, and permanent members after 5 years of employment
• Optional formal mentorship program (Alimentorship); country/region annual social events in person; leadership development programs for people leaders in accordance with your seniority; social committee and several other optional initiatives designed to support you in feeling like part of the Alimentiv team!

Additional benefits may be available depending on the country of employment and are subject to local policies and eligibility.

Our Services

• End-to-end GI clinical trial services, from protocol design through submission support
• Central medical imaging management and endoscopic reading
• Precision medicine and biomarker solutions
• Real-world evidence and clinical consulting
• Histopathology and lab services through AcelaBio

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume through the Alimentiv Careers Portal or via LinkedIn’s Easy Apply. Resumes must be submitted in English.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Alimentiv is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Accommodations are available upon request for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Requests can be directed to [email protected].

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