Our client operates a high‑volume clinical research environment that conducts pharmaceutical‑sponsored trials and maintains strong quality, compliance, and multi‑study oversight. They are growing their leadership team and hiring a Senior Clinical Trials Manager who can guide people, drive quality, and support a high performing clinical operations group.
The Opportunity
You will lead ten clinical research professionals and oversee multiple studies at a time. This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on people development, quality oversight, and operational excellence.
What You Will Do-
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of 8-10 CRCs Clinical Trial Coordinators
• Oversee planning and execution of up multiple concurrent clinical trials
• Prepare sites for monitoring visits by reviewing regulatory binders, verifying source accuracy, resolving queries, and ensuring all study files meet ALCOA Plus standards
• Maintain audit readiness by keeping regulatory binders, source documentation, AE logs, delegation logs, and study files complete and compliant
• Implement ongoing quality control checks
• Review source documents, labs, AE logs, and delegation logs for accuracy and compliance
• Be accountable for all trial activities in the research environment
• Lead or support site initiation activities and ensure readiness for activation
• Manage study budgets, track expenses, and support financial accountability
• Partner with sponsors and internal teams to address issues, maintain timelines, and ensure delivery of high quality data
• Promote a positive, collaborative culture grounded in communication, performance, and continuous improvement
What You Bring
• 3 or more years experience managing clinical research teams within a research environment, site network, or sponsor setting
• Strong understanding of ICH GCP (International Council for Harmonisation-Good Clinical Practice), Health Canada requirements, and ALCOA Plus principles
• Demonstrated leadership ability with a focus on coaching and team development
• Proven strength managing multiple studies and competing priorities
• Comfort preparing for audits, inspections, and sponsor oversight
• Strong communication skills with confidence working directly with sponsors
Why This Role Stands Out
• Ten direct reports and meaningful leadership impact
• High variety of studies and therapeutic areas
• Culture that values transparency, teamwork, and continuous development
• Stable research organization with strong sponsor relationships and steady growth
What You Bring
• 3 or more years experience managing clinical research teams within a research environment, site network, or sponsor setting
• Strong understanding of ICH GCP (International Council for Harmonisation-Good Clinical Practice), Health Canada requirements, and ALCOA Plus principles
• Demonstrated leadership ability with a focus on coaching and team development
• Proven strength managing multiple studies and competing priorities
• Comfort preparing for audits, inspections, and sponsor oversight
• Strong communication skills with confidence working directly with sponsors
Why This Role Stands Out
• Ten direct reports and meaningful leadership impact
• High variety of studies and therapeutic areas
• Culture that values transparency, teamwork, and continuous development
• Stable research organization with strong sponsor relationships and steady growth
Salary:
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Senior Clinical Trials Manager • Oakville, ON, CA