Clinical Research Associate

About the role

ICON plc is a leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, welcoming you to join our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between investigation sites and the sponsor
• Conduct all types of site visits, including selection, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out
• Ensure site compliance with ICH-GCP, SOPs, and regulations
• Maintain up-to-date documentation in CTMS and eTMF systems
• Support and track site staff training and maintain compliance records
• Monitor patient safety, ensuring timely and accurate AE/SAE/PQC reporting
• Support subject recruitment and retention efforts at the site level
• Oversee drug accountability and ensure proper storage, return, or destruction
• Resolve data queries and drive timely, high-quality data entry
• Document site progress and escalate risks or issues to the clinical team
• Absorb site budgets and ensure timely site payments (as applicable)
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including CTAs, LTMs, and CTMs

Requirements

• A graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent, or a qualified RNE
• Eligible to work in United States without visa sponsorship
• A clinical research professional with 2+ years of on-site monitoring experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry
• Experienced monitoring early development Phase I/II clinical studies, across multiple therapeutic areas
• Proficient in ICH-GCP, local regulatory requirements, and clinical systems like CTMS and eTMF
• A clear communicator, problem-solver, and collaborative team player
• Willing and able to travel up to 60% for on-site monitoring visits across the Midwest region; preference given to candidates residing in Midwest region near major HUB airports to support efficient regional travel

Qualifications

Not specified

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Collaborative team player

Benefits

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

TBD