Clinical Trial Start-Up Specialist (Clinical Research)

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada; hybrid work with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.

Expected compensation: 63K annually. Final compensation depends on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Company

hirify.global is an independent technology consulting firm providing business guidance and solutions through Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences, and Engineering services.

What you will do

• Develop and support country-level clinical trial start-up strategies.
• Coordinate site activation activities and manage timelines throughout trial initiation.
• Support regulatory submissions, amendments, and compliance with local requirements.
• Manage relationships with CROs, vendors, sites, Ethics Boards, Health Authorities, and institutional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to harmonize clinical trial systems and processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, standardization, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in clinical trial start-up, regulatory submissions, or related clinical research.
• Experience with site activation, regulatory submissions, CROs, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and applicable clinical trial regulations.
• Excellent written and spoken English; fluency in the written and spoken language(s) of the host country.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with willingness to travel when required.

Nice to have

• Postgraduate or Master’s degree in Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience with Veeva Vault, CTIS, RIM, or similar clinical systems.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or clinical research environment.
• Experience with complex start-up activities, process improvement, automation, or standardization initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• International community representing more than 110 nationalities.
• Internal Academy with more than 250 training modules.
• Opportunities to participate in internal events, including team-building activities.
• Inclusive environment focused on trust, professional development, and equal opportunities.

Hiring process

• Brief virtual or phone call followed by an average of three interviews.
• Role-specific case study or assessment may be required.
• Application feedback is provided within a maximum of 45 days from application or the most recent interview stage.