Lead clinical trial sites as a Senior CRA at ICON. 5+ yrs monitoring exp, ICH-GCP mastery, and mentorship skills required. 60% travel. Advance your career with global impact.
Be the Strategic Leader Behind Breakthrough Clinical Trials
At ICON, we are pioneers in clinical development, dedicated to turning scientific discovery into life-changing therapies. Our success is built on the expertise of our seasoned professionals who ensure the highest standards of quality and integrity at every investigative site.
We are seeking an accomplished and influential Senior Clinical Research Associate (SCRA) to join our elite monitoring team. This is a role for the expert who has mastered site management and is ready to shape the future of clinical operations. You will be entrusted with our most critical sites, serve as a mentor to developing talent, and act as a key advisor on study strategy. If you are driven by mentorship, complex problem-solving, and uncompromising quality, this is your opportunity to lead from the field.
Your Mission: Expert Strategist, Trusted Mentor, Quality Guardian
As a Senior CRA at ICON, you transcend traditional monitoring. You are a strategic partner to sites, a developer of people, and a catalyst for operational excellence across your assigned studies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Site Leadership & Complex Issue Management
- Serve as the primary lead and strategic advisor for high-priority, complex, or underperforming sites, driving performance through sophisticated relationship management and data-driven insights.
- Conduct comprehensive, risk-based monitoring visits, utilizing advanced analytical skills to identify root causes of issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Proactively manage critical study milestones (e.g., site activation, enrollment targets, data cleaning) ensuring timelines are met with quality.
2. Mentorship & Capability Building
- Formally mentor and coach junior and mid-level CRAs, providing constructive feedback on visit reports, monitoring techniques, and professional development.
- Develop and deliver training sessions on ICH-GCP, protocol-specific requirements, and ICON best practices for site staff and internal teams.
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) and point of escalation for the study team, contributing to monitoring plan development and process improvement initiatives.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance Stewardship
- Partner closely with Clinical Trial Managers, Data Management, and Safety to ensure a unified, efficient approach to site management and data integrity.
- Build and nurture senior-level, collaborative relationships with Principal Investigators and site coordinators, positioning ICON as a partner of choice.
- Champion compliance, ensuring all site activities meet ICH-GCP, local regulations, and sponsor/ICON SOPs. Lead site preparedness for audits and inspections.
Who You Are: The Seasoned Professional
You are a respected leader in the field, known for your clinical acumen, diplomatic skill, and ability to drive results through influence and expertise.
Your Required Profile:
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of independent, on-site monitoring experience within a global CRO or pharmaceutical company, with a consistent record of excellence.
- Mastery of ICH-GCP and major regulatory requirements; experience with risk-based monitoring (RBM) is highly valued.
- Expert proficiency in clinical trial systems (EDC, CTMS, TMF) and data review techniques.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentorship abilities; you are a natural teacher and advisor.
- Superior communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 60%. A valid driver’s license is required.
What Distinguishes You:
- Therapeutic expertise in Oncology, Cell & Gene Therapy, Rare Diseases, or CNS.
- Professional certification (e.g., CCRA, SoCRA).
- Experience contributing to study-level documents (e.g., monitoring plans, manuals).
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Why Your Expertise Belongs at ICON
1. Leadership Recognition & Impact
- Manage a portfolio of strategic importance with significant autonomy and visibility to senior leadership.
- Your expertise directly influences study success, client satisfaction, and the professional growth of your peers.
2. Defined Pathway to Greater Influence
- This role is a direct gateway to Lead CRA, Clinical Trial Manager (CTM), Site Management Lead, or Quality & Training positions.
- Play a key role in shaping the standards and future of the monitoring function.
3. Premier Senior Field Package
- Highly competitive salary and substantial performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive travel and lifestyle package, including premium car allowance and expense coverage.
- Enhanced annual leave and flexible benefits tailored for senior professionals.
- Premium health and wellness programs for you and your family.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated leadership development resources.
Join a Culture that Celebrates Senior Talent
At ICON, we believe that experienced professionals are our greatest asset. We foster an inclusive environment where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your career ambitions are supported.
Ready to leverage your deep experience to lead, teach, and elevate clinical research standards?
If you are a senior CRA seeking a role that matches your expertise and leadership ambition, apply now.
