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Senior Clinical Research Associate

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

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    Communication
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    Organizational Skills
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    Detail Oriented
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    Collaboration

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field
  • Minimum of 1-year independent monitoring for CRA II; 3 years for Senior CRA
  • In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulations, and ICH-GCP guidelines
  • Strong organizational and communication skills

Requirements:

  • Conducting site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trials
  • Ensuring protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety throughout the trial process
  • Collaborating with investigators and site staff to facilitate smooth study conduct
  • Performing data review and resolution of queries to maintain high-quality clinical data

Job description

CRA II or Senior CRA-US-Remote

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.


ICON plc is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate (Senior CRA) or Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join our dynamic, collaborative team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the successful execution of clinical trials, ensuring studies are conducted in full alignment with protocols, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Your work will directly support data integrity, participant safety, and overall study excellence.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Conducting site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trials.

  • Ensuring protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety throughout the trial process.

  • Collaborating with investigators and site staff to facilitate smooth study conduct.

  • Performing data review and resolution of queries to maintain high-quality clinical data.

  • Contributing to the preparation and review of study documentation, including protocols and clinical study reports.

Your Profile:

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field.

  • Minimum of 1-year independent monitoring to be considered for a Clinical Research Associate II and a minimum of 3 years independent monitoring to be considered for a Senior Clinical Research Associate.

  • In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulations, and ICH-GCP guidelines.

  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to travel at least 60% of the time (international and domestic - fly and drive) and should

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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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