Clinical Trial Start-Up Specialist
Reference Number: 409675
Posted: 08/28/2026
Job Type: Contract
- Industry: Management
Our client is seeking a Clinical Trial Start-Up Specialist to join their team. As a Clinical Trial Start-Up Specialist, you will be part of the Clinical Operations department supporting global trial initiation efforts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a collaborative mindset, which will align successfully within the organization.
Job Title: Clinical Trial Start-Up Specialist
Location: Mississauga, ON - Hybrid 3 days onsite
What's the Job?
- Lead the country strategy for study start-up, driving efficiency, innovation, and collaboration with external stakeholders.
- Oversee start-up operations to ensure timely and compliant site activation and regulatory submissions.
- Align local processes with global strategies and timelines to optimize trial initiation.
- Manage amendments throughout the study lifecycle, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for process automation, standardization, and innovation to improve start-up workflows.
What's Needed?
- Degree (MD, PhD, MA/MS, BA/BS) in life sciences or an equivalent field; postgraduate or master’s degree highly desirable.
- Proven experience in clinical trial start-up, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, EU CTR, and local regulatory environments.
- Experience managing vendor and CRO relationships.
- Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
What's in it for me?
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful clinical research projects.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Engagement with global teams and industry collaborations.
- Competitive compensation aligned with your expertise.
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.
Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.
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