Meet our Clinical Research Alumni and Mentors

Q&A Event – Ask your Questions!

Ask all your questions regarding clinical research, monitoring, clinical studies, clinical trials

and career opportunities to Dr Anna Leonov, Clinical Operations Specialist in Syneos Health.

Speaker: Dr Anna Leonov, Clinical Operations Specialist at Syneos Health

Time: Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, from 11:00 AM EST

FREE event by Zoom: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/406278358507

Book a seat now. Log-in details for Zoom will be emailed on Friday, September 9th.

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Quebec is the only entirely francophone province of Canada

The official language in Quebec is only French. It is the only province, where French is the language of the majority of the population (79%), and the only province in Canada, in which it is the sole official language. Despite that fact, a lot of people speak both languages, especially the younger generations. This makes it a great place to live and work for newcomers from francophone countries.

Two types of French are spoken in Canada, the French, spoken in Quebec and French spoken by Acadians in New Brunswick, which has a different accent. Some other provinces like New Brunswick, Ontario and Manitoba, also have areas with some francophone population. In New Brunswick they are about 28% of the population. Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Nunavut, and Newfoundland have very small populations of French speakers, less than 1% of their population.

French has been recognized as an official language together with English in the Official Languages Act of 1969 and both languages are recognized as having equal status in the government of Canada. To work in public institutions you need to be fully bilingual.

Why jobs in clinical research require bilingual staff.

Face-to-face interaction on-site, particularly outside of Montreal, may be primarily in French. In many regions, some older study participants, site staff, vendors, and other stakeholders may be unilingual Francophones. Therefore, in Quebec the interviews for clinical research jobs are always in both languages.

French is always required in Quebec even if all the work in phase III of the clinical trials is done in English. Clinical trials are always international and are conducted in 36-38 countries or more to study the effects on the new product on different ethnic groups. The protocol, the Sponsor SOPs, the study documents and correspondence are in English, as this is the only common language of communication. However, the study subjects do not always speak English. Hence the need of bilingual staff.

This said, not all the jobs require to communicate with external partners, like for ex., Data Management roles, but your French will still be verified. Due to the high shortage of experienced staff, you may soon be offered a promotion to some role, requiring more communications in French. Not speaking it will limit your career growth.

For most of the roles, perfection in French is generally not required, unless it involves writing publications and articles. The goal is to be functional, to understand what you need to do, and do it correctly, and to make yourself understood during interactions with the others and at telephone communications. So relax and take it easy.

What is the solution for this challenge

The requirement of speaking French is blocking the way for foreign-trained candidates, who for family reasons or other considerations decide to settle in Quebec. For those, who come to study in an Anglophone university like McGill or Concordia, and who are considering to stay in Quebec, the only solution to this challenge is to start studying French as early as possible. When you finish your studies it will be too late.

It may take a few years to become sufficiently functional in the language. The time during the immigration procedures is a good opportunity to prepare in advance, and also to acquire more points for the Express Entry program. Demonstrating that you are highly motivated and do what it takes, positions you as a reliable future contributor.

There are many online courses for beginners, which provide the needed flexibility. We also offer such a service. After arrival, there are free French courses organized by the government, where you can continue to improve your French. Having already some initial knowledge will help a lot, and you will show a good proof that you are actively working to increase your qualification. Employers like proactive and passionate people.

Conclusion:

With the right spirit of picking up French along with fundamental Clinical Research skills, Quebec is a great place to work and grow in this field. Bilingual staff is in big demand all the time because other provinces also have francophone population. All our bilingual students got jobs and we are short of bilingual candidates to refer.

Start working on that issue in advance to be ready for applying immediately after arrival and avoid delaying your access to these rewarding jobs.

P.S. If you are interested to learn how you can learn or improve your language skills without losing time and money, send a request by email to info@cra-school.com and you will get a detailed publication with many practical suggestions how to do it.

Global Networking Series – live webinar WOMEN IN CLINICAL RESEARCH – DIVERSITY IN ACTION March 8, 2022.

Special event on occasion of March 8,

    the International Women’s Day

Tuesday, March 8, from 12:00 till 1:00 PM EST, Montreal time (UCT-5). 

Join us during your lunch break. Open panel discussion by Zoom. 

Meet 3 inspiring women with different origin from the clinical trials field

• A Senior Project manager, who set studies in 15 African countries,
• A Medical Writer, who trains Medical Writers, and
• A Clinical Research Coordinator, graduate of CRA School.

Learn about their careers, challenges they faced & their achievements.

Hear tips & advice from these seasoned panelists, ask any questions.

Register here to get the password how to join the Zoom Meeting.

Recording provided if you are not available at that hour.

FREE EVENT 

SÉRIE DE RENCONTRES MENSUELLES DE RÉSEAUTAGE GLOBAL DE CRA-SCHOOL MONTRÉAL

Edition Février 2022

CRA-School a invité CREMCV, un organisme d’aide aux nouveaux arrivants, spécialisé à accompagner les nouveaux-arrivants et les professionnels de la santé formés hors du Canada, dans leurs demarches de trouver une application adéquate de leur compétences.

La gestion de la pandémie et les essais cliniques des nouveaux vaccins* génèrent beaucoup de nouveaux emplois inconnus, et souvent, non affichés, mais comment faire pour en avoir vent si une grande partie ne sont pas affichés? La réponse est: Réseautez 

Venez nous joindre par Zoom le 24 février 2022 de 17h00 pour entendre les conseils des experts de CREMCV et apprendre comment dénicher les postes dans le domaine de la santé à l’aide d’un réseautage professionnel actif.

Événement gratuit. SVP partagez l’information avec vos amis et collègues, qui pourraient en profiter.

Enregistrez vous sur https://bit.ly/34I38Mb pour obtenir le lien et le mot de passe pour la rencontre

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* L’essais clinique d’un vaccin exige 40,000 participants, contre 4,000 seulement pour un médicament.
  Ceci demande 10 fois plus de personnel que d’habitude. L’embauche n’a jamais été aussi active.
  Plusieurs compagnies sont entrées dans la course pour développer un vaccin qui marche mieux.
  C’est le meilleur moment d’entrer dans ce domaine, mais comment, si on n’y connait personne?

Des consultations gratuites pour cadres de la santé, formés hors du Canada (infirmières, médecins,
dentistes, vétérinaires, pharmaciens, biochimistes, biologistes, MSc et PhD) sur les carrières en
Affaires Réglementaires dans l’industrie des essais cliniques, qui ne demandent ni diplôme reconnu,
ni licence à pratiquer, sont procurées aussi par Skype 7 jours par semaine jusqu’à minuit. Juste envoyez
une invitation à notre Support à CRA School Montreal, ou réservez sur le site l’heure qui vous convient.