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CRA II

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, nursing, or medicine
  • Experience as a Clinical Research Associate with understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements
  • Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously
  • Fluency in French and professional proficiency in English

Responsibilities

  • Independently monitor Phase III + IV clinical trials to ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements
  • Manage clinical studies in France across multiple therapeutic areas including Oncology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Obesity, Cardiology and Dermatology
  • Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits
  • Collaborate with investigators and site staff to facilitate smooth study conduct

Key facts

  • Remote from: France
  • Full time
  • Mid-level (2-5 years)
  • English, French

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Detail Oriented

About the company

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ICON plc

Contract Research Organizations (CRO)

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 details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryContract Research Organizations (CRO)
Company size10001

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Job description

CRA II, Late Phase, Home-based, France. Candidates based in or near major metropolitan areas such as Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lille, Nantes or Strasbourg are preferred due to travel requirements.

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.



As a CRA within, Late Phase at ICON, you will play a key role in the delivery of Phase III, Phase IV and observational studies, ensuring clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the protocol, ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and ICON SOPs. You will work closely with investigative sites to maintain patient safety, data quality, and study timelines while contributing to the development of innovative therapies.


You will benefit from the scale, stability, and resources of a international CRO environment, while enjoying the career development opportunities, global reach, and collaborative culture that ICON is known for.


This role offers exposure to innovative clinical research programmes across multiple therapeutic areas, working alongside experienced study teams and some of the most established research sites in France.


What You Will Do


You will be responsible for the independent management and monitoring of assigned late phase clinical studies, including:

  • Independently monitor Phase III + IV clinical trials to ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements
  • Managing clinical studies in France across multiple therapeutic areas including Oncology, (solid tumor and hematology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Obesity, Cardiology and Dermatology.
  • Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits
  • 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.

Your Profile:

  • Advanced degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, nursing, or medicine.
  • Experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements within a CRO or pharmaceutical industry environment.
  • 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.
  • Fluency in French and professional proficiency in English
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.


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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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