Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Good Clinical Practices (GCP) Website Monitoring Clinical Trials Data Integrity Web Administration Regulatory Compliance Site Assessment Project Management Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement Clinical Trial Management Systems +4 more

Other Skills

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Mentorship
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Communication
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Relationship Building
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Adaptability
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Teamwork
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Personal Integrity
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Organizational Skills
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Social Skills
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Advanced degree in life sciences, nursing, or medicine.
7+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) with strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
At least 2 years of experience working on Oncology studies.
Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously, with expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and proficiency with clinical trial software/tools.

Requirements:

Monitor clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
Conduct site visits to assess site performance, resolve issues, and provide support to ensure successful trial execution.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting.
Provide training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to maintain high standards of clinical trial conduct.

ICON plc

Pharmaceuticals

About ICON plc

Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.

Company type: XLarge

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Founded: 2018

Company size: 10001

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Job description

Sr CRA

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

Role: Senior CRA (Must have 7 years' experience minimum working as a CRA)

Location: Must be based in the UK - nationwide travel

Fully sponsor dedicated

We are currently seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior CRA at ICON Plc, you will play a critical role in overseeing and managing clinical trial activities to ensure they are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. You will contribute to the success of clinical trials by ensuring data integrity, participant safety, and compliance throughout the study lifecycle.

What You Will Be Doing:

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:

Advanced degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, nursing, or medicine.
Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate, (7+ years' minimum required) with a strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
Must have at least 2 years' experience working on Oncology studies
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.
Ability to travel at least 60% of the time (international and domestic - fly and drive) and should possess a valid driver’s license

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
Retirement and pension plans
Life assurance and disability coverage
Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

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

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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