Senior Specialist, Regulatory Operations
Care Access
- Canada
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Provide regulatory advice, lead, execute and deliver regulatory project work
- Support regulatory compliance activities for Canadian and USA clinical research sites, ensuring to adherence to Health Canada, FDA and global regulatory standards
- Assist in preparing for sponsor monitoring visits and follow up requirements
- Develop and implement regulatory strategies to support sites activities
- Provide regulatory guidance to the site operations teams, ensuring that activities align with current regulations and industry best practices.
- Track essential documents and timelines
- Support the site(s) through the Site Evaluation Visit, Site Initiation Visit, greenlight to consent, and Study Closeout
- Actively work towards KPIs to help ensure departmental success
- Support creation and maintenance of study Delegation of Authority (DOA) logs
- Oversee activities throughout the duration of the study; supporting clinical operations teams as required
- Coordinate and manage REB/IRB site level submissions and maintenance of approvals throughout the life of the study/ies
- Review, and submit high-quality and timely regulatory agency submission materials, including but not limited to protocols, ICFs and marketing materials
- Reviews and customize, when required, ICFs to ensure compliance with Canadian REB requirements and site feedback
- Liaise and follow up directly with Sponsor
- Ensures accurate compilation, management and tracking of submissions
- Oversee regulatory documentation, tracking, and reporting processes to maintain compliance and readiness for regulatory inspections and sponsor audits
- Milestones: Tracks and updates the study team accordingly
- Ensure timely filing of safety reports, deviations, and amendments/modifications as per study requirements.
- Ensure that Investigator Site File (ISFs) are completed, up to date, accurate and in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements and internal processes
- Oversee and support study close-out activities by ensuring proper archiving and retention of ISF documents
- Provide guidance and support to site staff with regards to regulatory intelligence and country requirements, including identifying and conducting training
- Coordinate preparation and review of key site essential documents
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality and Clinical Operations, to ensure regulatory requirements are met
- Monitor and interpret changes in Canadian and USA regulatory policies and guidelines, advising internal stakeholder on potential impacts
- Stay updated on evolving regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and adjust strategies
- Identify process gaps, and support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of new departmental processes
- Support the development, review, and maintenance of departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and forms
- Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive
- This role requires 100% of work to be performed in a remote office environment and requires the ability to use keyboards and other computer equipment
- This is a remote position with less than 10% travel requirements. Occasional planned travel may be required as part of the role
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse team of professionals
- Strong organizational skills: Able to prioritize, delegate, direct, support, assign and evaluate others work and follow through on assignments
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by positive interactions with coworkers, management, clients, and vendors
- Team Collaboration Skills: Work effectively and collaboratively with other team members to accomplish mutual goals. Bring positive and supportive attitude to achieving these goals
- Strong computer skills with demonstrated abilities using clinical trials database, MS word and excel
- Experience in electronics Investigator Site Files systems like (Florence, CRIO)
- Ability to balance tasks with competing priorities
- Curiosity and passion to learn, innovate, able to take thoughtful risks and get things done
- Friendly, outgoing personality with the ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure
- High level of self-motivation and energy
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with supervision
- Must have a client service mentality
- Demonstrated success in managing REB/IRB and regulatory submissions, including Health Canada interactions
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to regulatory challenges
- Excellent ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
- Strong strategic planning, risk management, managing, monitoring and change management skills
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field; advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in operational regulatory affairs within there search site (preferable), or CRO/pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on Canadian and USA regulatory requirements.
- Strong understanding of Health Canada, USA regulations and ICH GCP guidelines as they relate to site operations
- Excellent knowledge of site-level regulatory requirements for the execution and maintenance of clinical trials in Canada.
- Proven ability to support Canadian sites in ethics submissions, regulatory document preparation, and ongoing compliance.