📍 Lead Clinical Excellence as Senior CRA - Beijing
Join ICON plc in Beijing as a Senior Clinical Research Associate and elevate your career in clinical research within China's dynamic healthcare landscape. This office-based role offers the opportunity to lead clinical trial oversight while working from our Beijing office, with extensive travel across China's leading clinical sites.
🎯 Your Impact: Key Responsibilities
Clinical Trial Leadership & Oversight
- Monitor clinical trial sites across China to ensure strict adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and GCP standards
- Conduct comprehensive site visits to assess performance, resolve complex issues, and ensure successful trial execution
- Serve as subject matter expert for multiple sites and projects throughout China
- Provide strategic oversight to maintain the highest standards of clinical trial conduct
Site Management & Relationship Building
- Build and maintain effective relationships with Beijing and national site personnel and key stakeholders
- Provide expert training and guidance to site staff and junior CRAs across China
- Facilitate smooth trial operations through proactive communication and problem-solving
- Serve as primary point of contact for site-related matters and escalations in the region
Data Integrity & Quality Assurance
- Ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting across all assigned Chinese sites
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity throughout study lifecycle
- Implement quality control measures to uphold clinical trial standards in the Chinese regulatory environment
- Utilize clinical trial software and tools to optimize monitoring efficiency
Compliance & Risk Management
- Drive compliance within China's complex regulatory environment
- Identify and mitigate potential risks to trial timelines and data quality
- Ensure participant safety remains paramount throughout trial conduct
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and processes according to Chinese regulations
⭐ Your Profile: Qualifications & Experience
Essential Requirements
- Advanced degree in life sciences, nursing, medicine, or related field
- Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate with proven track record in China
- Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and Chinese regulatory requirements
- Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and site management
Technical Competencies
- Proficiency in clinical trial software and monitoring tools
- Comprehensive knowledge of GCP and Chinese regulatory guidelines
- Experience managing multiple sites and projects simultaneously across China
- Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities
Professional Attributes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in Mandarin and English
- Ability to influence and drive compliance in China's complex healthcare environment
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently and lead teams
Operational Requirements
- Ability to travel approximately 60% domestically across China
- Valid driver's license for site visit requirements
- Beijing-based with office presence and extensive regional travel
💫 Why Join ICON in Beijing?
Professional Impact
- Lead clinical trial activities for global studies within China's rapidly growing research landscape
- Contribute to medical advancements that benefit Chinese patients and healthcare system
- Work with cutting-edge therapies and innovative trial designs
- Play a key role in ICON's expanding presence in China's capital region
Beijing Office Advantages
- Prime office location in China's healthcare and research hub
- Professional workspace with modern facilities and technology
- Direct collaboration with local and international team members
- Structured work environment with comprehensive administrative support
Career Advancement
- Clear pathway to Clinical Team Lead and Project Management roles
- Exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and complex study designs
- Opportunities for professional development and certification
- Global networking and knowledge sharing within ICON's worldwide network
Competitive Beijing Benefits
- Attractive salary package with performance incentives
- Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
- Global Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support
- Generous annual leave with Chinese public holidays
Additional China Benefits
- Retirement planning and financial security benefits
- Life assurance coverage
- Professional development allowance
- Health and wellness programs
- Transportation support and commuter benefits
✨ Ready to Lead Clinical Research Excellence in Beijing?
If you're an experienced CRA with extensive monitoring experience in China and passion for advancing clinical research, we encourage you to apply. This Beijing office-based role offers the perfect opportunity to leverage your expertise while working from China's capital and traveling to leading clinical sites nationwide.
Apply Now & Become Our Next Senior CRA in Beijing!
