Clinical Research Associate Talent Pool (Europe)

Overview

Alimentiv is building a talent pool for upcoming Clinical Research Associate openings across Europe. This is intended for qualified professionals who may be open to future opportunities, rather than an immediate vacancy. Candidates may be considered for positions at different seniority levels within the Clinical Monitoring team.

Selection process

• Selected applicants will be contacted by a Talent Acquisition representative for an introductory call to discuss experience and availability.
• The team will also outline expected hiring timelines and explain that this talent pool may not correspond to an active opening right away.
• Candidate details may be retained for future consideration, and if a suitable vacancy appears, the team may reach out to arrange interviews.

Role summary

The talent pool covers Clinical Research Associate I, Clinical Research Associate II, and Senior Clinical Research Associate positions. Depending on the level, the role involves monitoring clinical study sites, reviewing data and systems remotely, supporting site activation, and helping maintain compliance with SOPs, protocol requirements, and Good Clinical Practice.

Key duties for CRA I/II

• Manage or support site activities through remote oversight and supervised on-site visits, including initiation, monitoring, and close-out.
• Review study data and systems such as EDC, CTMS, RBM, and TMF to confirm completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Support or lead query handling, safety review checks, and adverse event follow-up across the study.
• Contribute to site start-up and activation, including coordination with investigators, delivery of trial materials, and recruitment assistance.
• Keep TMF records accurate, current, and complete, and request updates when needed.
• Provide operational support to Senior CRAs and Lead CRAs in day-to-day activities.
• Take part in training sessions, study meetings, and CRA development activities to build skills for career progression.

Additional duties for Senior CRA

• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor, and provide feedback to management on peer performance where needed.
• Help with CRA selection, hiring, training, supervision, and co-monitoring visits.
• Act as the first escalation contact for site or patient issues, or for sponsor concerns when required.
• Represent monitoring leadership in business development activities focused on site monitoring when needed.
• Take on a Lead CRA assignment for groups of projects or CRAs, including guidance on daily work and review or approval of monitoring reports for large or complex studies.
• Maintain the overall quality and integrity of the study while fostering strong relationships with sites and staff.
• Support recruitment performance by ensuring site teams have guidance on inclusion and exclusion criteria and that appropriate SOPs are in place.

Qualifications

• Clinical Research Associate I: at least 1 year of experience plus an Honours Bachelor Degree.
• Clinical Research Associate II: at least 2 years of experience plus an Honours Bachelor Degree.
• Senior Clinical Research Associate: at least 3 years of experience plus an Honours Bachelor Degree.

Compensation and benefits

Pay may differ based on seniority, location, and the candidate’s experience. Full-time permanent positions include a base salary and eligibility for a performance-based bonus, along with benefits such as health coverage, dental coverage, RRSP matching, and other offerings. If selected for an initial call, the recruiting team can provide additional detail.

Important notice

Recruitment scams have been reported involving people pretending to represent the company. Genuine hiring communications will come directly from official company email domains and will involve direct contact with a recruiter or hiring manager. Sensitive personal information will not be requested early in the process. If anything seems suspicious, candidates should verify it before replying.

Data and AI use

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support parts of hiring, including application review, resume analysis, response assessment, and identification of possible inconsistencies or verification signals. These tools assist recruiters but do not replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by people. Candidates seeking more information about data processing may contact the company.