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Site Management Associate

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Bulgaria, Romania, Czechia, Georgia (USA)
Full time
Junior (1-2 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Organizational Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Mentorship
  • Social Skills
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare administration, or clinical research.
  • At least 1+ year of relevant experience in clinical research, site management, or monitoring with solid understanding of clinical trial processes and ICH-GCP guidelines.
  • Foundational knowledge of the clinical study delivery process, including regulations, operational best practices, and industry standards; familiarity with Trial Master File and key systems used in clinical trial delivery.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines; excellent analytical skills and attention to detail; fluent in the local language and English.

Requirements:

  • Coordinating monitoring activities at clinical trial sites, ensuring adherence to study protocols and timely resolution of site-related issues.
  • Assisting in the preparation and review of regulatory documents, ensuring all site activities are compliant with GCP and applicable regulations.
  • Tracking site performance metrics, analyzing data, and providing reports to enhance site management efficiency.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to facilitate effective communication and support for trial sites throughout the study lifecycle.

Job description

Site Management Associate I/II - Home-Based

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development

We are currently seeking a Site Management Associate I and II to join our diverse and dynamic FSP team.

Locations considered: Bulgaria, Romania and Georgia.

As a Site Management Associate II at ICON, you will play a vital role in supporting the management and monitoring of clinical trial sites by ensuring compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. You will contribute to the efficiency of clinical research operations by providing advanced support to site management teams and fostering strong relationships with site personnel.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Coordinating monitoring activities at clinical trial sites, ensuring adherence to study protocols and timely resolution of site-related issues.
  • Assisting in the preparation and review of regulatory documents, ensuring all site activities are compliant with GCP and applicable regulations.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to facilitate effective communication and support for trial sites throughout the study lifecycle.
  • Tracking site performance metrics, analyzing data, and providing reports to enhance site management efficiency.
  • Participating in training initiatives and mentoring junior staff to support their development in clinical trial management.

Your Profile:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, healthcare administration, or clinical research is a must.
  • At least 1+ year of relevant work experience in clinical research, site management, or monitoring, with a solid understanding of clinical trial processes and ICH-GCP guidelines.
  • Foundational knowledge of clinical study delivery process, including regulations, operational best practices, industry standards. Well familiar with key systems used in clinical trial delivery. Experience in using Trial Master File industry accepted standard. Strong project management skills (preferably with analytical/financial skills).
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with a focus on maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Fluent in the local language and in English.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with site personnel and cross-functional teams.

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Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

  • Various annual leave entitlements

  • A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.

  • Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

  • Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.

  • Life assurance

  • Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values.   We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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