TRIO - Translational Research in Oncology

Clinical Research Associate-Freelance

Alberta, Canada, British Columbia, Canada, Manitoba, Canada, Saskatchewan, Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 7, 2026
1 position

$90–$100 / hour

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Employment type: Temporary
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Jan 3, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Clinical Research Associate will perform data verification, conduct site visits, and ensure compliance with FDA and ICH-GCP regulations. They will also assist with budget negotiations, data validation, and mentoring junior team members.

Job details

Translational Research in Oncology (TRIO) is a global academic clinical research organization dedicated to advancing translational cancer research in the clinical trial setting. Our passionate team is committed to providing cancer treatments of the future to the world of today. TRIO is seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join our Monitoring Resource team. This is a remote, full-time freelance opportunity on a 1-year contract, open to candidates based in Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba). Responsibilities: Performing data verification of source documents; Conducting site visits, including pre-study, initiation, monitoring, and termination; Confirming adherence to all FDA, ICH-GCP, and local regulations; Ensuring implementation and compliance with FDA, and ICH-GCP guidelines Participating in budget negotiation and follow-up where applicable Assisting with data validation and query resolution Mentoring junior team members as required Ensuring the completion and collection of regulatory documents Qualifications: A minimum of 3 years of oncology experience as a CRA, Clinical Research Coordinator, and/or Research Nurse; A minimum of 1 year of monitoring experience in an early-phase clinical trial; Experience in solid tumor trials, including breast, lung, gastric, ovarian, and/or pancreatic cancer, is preferred; Fluent English required; French is desirable Experience monitoring in phase I trials will be value Completion of a science-related Bachelor’s degree Excellent knowledge of medical terminology and clinical monitoring process Strong ICH-GCPs knowledge Experience with clinical trial information systems Ability to travel up to 60% on average Must be legally authorized to work in the country The anticipated compensation range for this freelance opportunity is CAD $90-$100 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Prior to applying please review TRIO's Applicant Information Notice To support efficiency, TRIO may use limited AI tools during the candidate review process. All hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. To ensure fairness and an accurate understanding of your skills, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools or AI‑generated responses during interviews or assessments. We want the opportunity to get to know you and your experience. Teamwork · Passion · Integrity · Innovation

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of oncology experience as a CRA, Clinical Research Coordinator, or Research Nurse, with at least 1 year in early-phase clinical trials. A science-related bachelor's degree and the ability to travel up to 60% of the time are required.