🔬 Lead Clinical Trial Excellence: Senior Clinical Research Associate - Global Site Monitoring
Join ICON plc as a Senior Clinical Research Associate and become the guardian of clinical trial integrity across global research sites. This high-impact role puts you at the forefront of medical innovation, ensuring patient safety and data quality while advancing treatments that save lives and improve health outcomes worldwide.
As a world-leading healthcare intelligence organization, we're seeking an experienced CRA to oversee clinical trial execution with precision and expertise. If you're passionate about maintaining the highest standards in clinical research and want to see your work directly contribute to medical breakthroughs, this is your opportunity to build a meaningful career with global impact.
🎯 Your Clinical Mission: Key Responsibilities
Site Management & Monitoring Excellence
- Conduct comprehensive site visits to assess performance, resolve complex issues, and ensure successful trial execution according to protocol
- Monitor clinical trial sites to ensure strict adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
- Build and maintain effective relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to facilitate smooth trial operations
- Provide expert training and guidance to site staff and junior CRAs to maintain highest standards of clinical trial conduct
Data Integrity & Compliance Leadership
- Ensure data integrity through meticulous source document verification and case report form review
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting
- Identify and address compliance issues proactively, implementing corrective actions when needed
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation for all monitoring activities and site communications
Risk Management & Quality Assurance
- Conduct risk-based monitoring and implement quality control measures across assigned sites
- Perform site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits with precision and expertise
- Verify proper informed consent processes and protect patient rights and welfare throughout trial participation
- Ensure investigational product accountability and proper storage conditions at clinical sites
⭐ Your Profile: Clinical Research Expertise
Essential Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Medicine, or related clinical field
- Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate with proven site management capabilities
- Comprehensive understanding of clinical trial processes and international regulatory requirements
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel at least 60% of time (international and domestic)
Clinical Research Competencies
- Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity standards, and site management protocols
- Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and local regulatory requirements
- Proficiency in relevant clinical trial software and electronic data capture systems
- Experience with clinical trial documentation and essential document maintenance
Professional Attributes
- Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously with exceptional organizational skills
- Strong problem-solving capabilities with ability to address complex site issues effectively
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence and drive compliance within complex clinical environments
- Detail-oriented approach with commitment to highest quality standards
Travel Requirements
- Minimum 60% travel commitment (international and domestic)
- Flexibility for fly-and-drive assignments across multiple regions
- Ability to manage travel schedule efficiently while maintaining monitoring quality
💫 Why Build Your CRA Career at ICON?
Global Impact & Professional Growth
- Work on cutting-edge clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas and phases
- Clear pathway to Lead CRA, Clinical Team Lead, and Project Management roles
- Exposure to diverse study designs and complex clinical research challenges
- Opportunities for international career advancement within ICON's global network
Meaningful Patient Impact
- Ensure patient safety and data quality for trials that bring new treatments to market
- Play a crucial role in advancing medical knowledge and improving healthcare outcomes
- Maintain ethical standards and patient rights throughout clinical trial participation
- Contribute to ICON's mission of accelerating drug development worldwide
Competitive ICON Benefits
- Attractive salary package with comprehensive benefits and performance incentives
- Generous travel allowance and expense policy for site monitoring activities
- Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
- Global Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support access
- Competitive retirement planning and life assurance coverage
- Various annual leave entitlements with flexible scheduling options
- Professional development allowance and continuous training opportunities
Supportive Work Environment
- Join a diverse and dynamic team of clinical research professionals
- Access to cutting-edge monitoring technologies and methodologies
- Supportive management structure with clear career progression pathways
- Inclusive culture that values work-life balance and professional development
✨ Ready to Advance Clinical Research Excellence?
If you're an experienced CRA with passion for clinical research excellence and commitment to maintaining the highest standards in trial conduct, we encourage you to apply. This Senior CRA role offers the unique opportunity to expand your expertise while contributing to meaningful medical advancements that impact patients globally.
Apply Now and become ICON's next guardian of clinical trial integrity!