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Site Activation Partner/Study Start Up Specialist - FSP

Parexel
Remote, Canada (Alberta; British Columbia; Ontario; Quebec) Posted Aug 27, 2026
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About this role

Site Activation Partner is responsible for leading or supporting operational activities from start-up to close-out, for assigned studies and investigator sites to ensure compliance with study timelines and in accordance with prevailing laws, Good Clinical Practices, and sponsor standards. Other duties include but not limited to:

  • Initiate and coordinate activities and essential documents management towards the compilation of a high-quality Investigator Initiation Package (IIP) leading to approval for sites initiation
  • Provide support to resolve issues or concerns and timely escalation of Site issues where applicable
  • Manage and coordinate with other supporting roles to ensure timely site activation and operational activities
  • Collaborate with in country regulatory group, and provide related/applicable site documents, as well as in countries where parallel submissions (Regulatory authority and ethics) are required
  • Accurately update and maintain clinical trial systems that track site compliance and performance within project timelines
  • Identify and resolve investigator site issues

Experience required:

  • School diploma/certificate with equivalent combination of education, training and experience; BS/BA or bachelor’s degree in life sciences preferred
  • Minimum 2 years relevant experience in Clinical Trials environment and clinical site activation
  • Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry/or CRO is an asset
  • Knowledge of clinical trial methodologies, ICH/GCP, FDA and Global and local country regulations
  • Must be fluent in Local language and in English. Multi-language capability is an asset

Potential Career Path

Parexel offers various career paths and internal development programs for CRAs to advance to the next level. This could include enhancing your technical position, moving into management, or shifting to other areas of the business.

  • APEX CRA
  • CRA I
  • CRA II
  • Senior CRA
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TEAM IMPRESSIONS

Why Clinical Research Associates work at Parexel Patient-focused in everything we do We push the boundaries of what is possible to create clinical trials that are inclusive, innovative, and patient-focused Supportive and inclusive environment We foster collaboration, teamwork, respect, and inclusivity, to work together to achieve common goals. Career growth and development We develop your skills through training, mentorship, and career advancement programs. Flexible work arrangements We focus on outputs and results, not where and when you work. Diverse therapeutic areas and project exposure We continuously learn from a broad exposure from early to late phase clinical trials and our cross-functional global teams. Advanced Technology

We recognize the importance of first-time quality to bring treatments to patients faster. Learn About Our Culture

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