Partenaire d'Activation de Site I​/Site Activation Partner

Job Overview

The Site Activation Partner I (Sr Associate) is responsible for leading or supporting operational activities from start‑up to close‑out for assigned studies and investigator sites. The role ensures compliance with study and country deliverables, timelines and quality standards in accordance with prevailing laws, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Pfizer standards.

• Site Activation Responsibilities:
  • Initiate and coordinate activities for compiling Investigator Initiation Packages.
  • Manage regulatory submissions and collaborate with global and local regulatory groups.
  • Support site activation to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Clinical Trial Conduct:
  • Update documents such as protocol amendments, ethics committee approvals and regulatory activities throughout the study lifecycle.
  • Ensure accurate filing and system updates to track site compliance and performance.
• Communication:
  • Maintain ongoing communication with study teams and investigator sites.
  • Provide functional updates, disseminate ethics approvals, conduct awareness sessions and resolve site issues in coordination with stakeholders.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Act as a point of contact for multi‑country studies.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for systems or processes.
  • Represent the role in global initiatives, mentor new hires, manage complex studies and coordinate strategic partner sites.
• Systems Proficiency: Proficient in Ethics portals, Microsoft Suite, Clinical Trial Management Systems and Electronic Trial Master Files.
• Organizational Relationships: Interact regularly with global and local study managers, regulatory groups, contract specialists, investigator sites and ethics committees.

• School diploma / certificate with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; BS/BA or bachelor’s degree in life sciences preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in Clinical Trials environment and clinical site activation.
• Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry or CRO is an asset.
• Demonstrated deep knowledge of clinical trial methodologies, ICH‑GCP, FDA and global/local country regulations.
• Fluent in local language and English (advanced level of English required).
• Multilingual capability is an asset; bilingualism (French and English) preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills inside and outside the organization.
• Strong technical skills and ability to learn and use multiple systems.
• Experience working in a global environment; experience in more than one country is an asset.
• Experience leading or participating as an active member of cross‑functional teams or task forces.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of key operational elements of a clinical trial (study start‑up, conduct, close‑out activities, reporting, etc.) and ability to command these processes.
• Understand quality expectations and emphasis on right‑first‑time.
• Demonstrated compliance with company, regulatory and country requirements.
• Attention to detail with a disciplined approach.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to organize tasks, time and priorities, and multi‑task.
• Basic medical terminology, GCP requirements and proficiency in computer operations.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $69,750 to $116,250 CAD. The salary range applies only to Canada.