Site Selection Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary contact for site selection activities, encompassing site identification and feasibility assessments.

• Cultivate and sustain positive, productive relationships with essential clinical research sites.

• Seek out investigators and research sites to enhance the investigator database through literature reviews and online research.

• Gather information to delineate ideal investigators for studies.

• Identify and recommend prospective investigators and sites for studies.

• Design interest survey assessments and develop, as well as coordinate, study-specific feasibility questionnaires.

• Evaluate completed feasibility questionnaires and suggest sites for qualification visits.

• Manage CRA resource allocation for site qualification visits.

• Review summaries from site qualification visits.

• Recommend sites for study participation in collaboration with the Sponsor and project team members.

• Monitor site selection activities within the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS).

• Participate in internal and external project team meetings as necessary.

• Identify quality issues related to site performance on active studies through project meetings, escalated site communications, and findings from quality assurance audits.

• Engage in internal departmental projects and provide expertise in site selection and site intelligence.

• Assist the Manager, Site Selection in comprehending project goals, scope, and requirements while delivering superior results.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field of study.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English; proficiency in French is a plus.

• At least 3 years of experience in clinical research within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO industry, including substantial and relevant experience in site selection, study start-up activities, site budget/contract negotiations, and/or close collaboration with sites or experience in a site environment.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Experience in dermatological clinical research is advantageous.

• Quick learner, adaptable, and versatile.

• Capable of functioning in a team environment and building strong relationships with colleagues, sponsors, and sites.

• Well-organized, able to manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Demonstrates flexibility, a positive attitude, keen attention to detail, and critical thinking capabilities.

• Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practices and relevant Health Canada and FDA regulations/guidelines.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work schedule

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Offices conveniently located near public transportation (Sherbrooke metro station or Saint-Laurent metro station)

• Potential for remote work in accordance with company policies and public health guidelines

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and development

• Accommodations available throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities, upon request