Senior CRA role at ICON China. Lead site management, mentor CRAs & ensure protocol/GCP compliance. Advanced degree + extensive CRA exp, ICH-GCP mastery & travel req. Fluent in English & Mandarin. #SeniorCRA #ClinicalResearch #ChinaJobs #SiteManagement #ICONplc
Lead Clinical Trial Excellence as a Senior CRA in China
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join our team in China. In this senior leadership role, you will be the expert owner of clinical trial site performance, ensuring the highest standards of data integrity, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. You will not only manage a complex portfolio of sites but also provide mentorship, guidance, and training to site staff and junior CRAs. If you are a seasoned professional ready to drive study success and elevate team capabilities, this is your opportunity to lead with a global CRO.
Your Mission: Strategic Site Oversight & Team Development
You will be the primary accountable expert for site quality and performance, leveraging deep experience to solve complex issues and build sustainable site relationships.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Lead comprehensive monitoring of clinical trial sites to ensure strict adherence to study protocols, ICH-GCP, and all applicable local regulatory requirements.
- Conduct all visit types (qualification to close-out), proactively assessing site performance, resolving critical issues, and implementing corrective actions to ensure successful trial execution.
- Collaborate strategically with cross-functional teams (Project Management, Data Management, Safety) to ensure seamless data flow, reporting, and risk mitigation.
- Provide expert training, coaching, and mentorship to site staff and other CRAs to maintain and elevate standards of clinical trial conduct across your studies.
- Build and maintain influential, trust-based relationships with investigators, key site personnel, and stakeholders to drive patient recruitment and operational excellence.
Who You Are: The Expert Monitor & Site Leader
You are a senior CRA who combines deep technical knowledge with outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills to drive site and team excellence.
Your Profile:
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Medicine, or a related relevant field.
- Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a proven track record of independently managing multiple, complex sites and studies.
- Mastery of clinical trial processes, ICH-GCP, and Chinese regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects with superior organizational, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Expertise in monitoring practices, source data verification, and ensuring data integrity.
- Proficiency with clinical trial software (EDC, CTMS, TMF) and tools.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills in both English and Mandarin, with the ability to influence and drive compliance at all levels.
- Ability to travel extensively (domestically within China) as required by study needs. A valid driver’s license is required.
What ICON Can Offer You:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. We’ve built a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to a competitive salary, ICON offers a range of benefits in China focused on your well-being:
- Various annual leave entitlements.
- Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family.
- Competitive retirement planning.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support.
- Life assurance.
- Flexible, country-specific optional benefits and travel allowances.
Visit our careers site to learn more about our benefits in China.
Our Commitment to You
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental. We provide an inclusive, accessible environment and are an equal opportunity employer.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process due to a medical condition or disability, please let us know.
Interested but unsure if you meet all requirements? We encourage you to apply regardless – you might be the perfect fit for ICON.
Ready to Take Your CRA Career to a Strategic Leadership Level?
If you are an expert CRA ready to mentor others and lead site strategy for a global leader, we encourage you to apply.
Apply now for the Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) position in China.
