Senior Clinical Research Associate
ICON plc
Summary
As a Senior CRA at ICON Plc, you will oversee and manage clinical trial activities to ensure they are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. This position is sponsor dedicated supporting Phase I Oncology studies.
Job description
What You Will Do
You will lead on clinical trial monitoring tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
- Conducting site visits to assess site performance, resolve issues, and provide support to ensure successful trial execution.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting.
- Providing training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to maintain high standards of clinical trial conduct.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to facilitate smooth trial operations.
Your Profile
You will have a strong foundation in clinical trial monitoring, with the experience to work independently and guide others. Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
- Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and site management, with proficiency in relevant clinical trial software and tools.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive compliance within a complex environment.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 60%)
- Current Oncology monitoring experience
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
- Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate
- Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements
- Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and site management
- Proficiency in relevant clinical trial software and tools
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence and drive compliance within a complex environment
- Willingness to travel approximately 60%
- Current Oncology monitoring experience
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Performance related incentives
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes
- Wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities
Company overview
ICON plc is a global leader in clinical research and healthcare intelligence, founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990. As one of the world's largest contract research organizations (CROs), ICON provides comprehensive outsourced development services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies worldwide. The company operates in 55 countries with approximately 41,900 employees, offering end-to-end solutions that span the entire product development lifecycle. ICON's service portfolio includes clinical research services, adaptive trials, biosimilars, commercialization and outcomes consulting, medical imaging, laboratory services, and strategic support for traditional and digital health technologies. The company specializes in therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiovascular diseases, central nervous system disorders, rare diseases, and women's health. With its 2021 acquisition of PRA Health Sciences, ICON significantly expanded its capabilities and market position, becoming a dominant force in the global CRO industry. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker ICLR and reported $8.28 billion in revenue for 2024.