Clinical Research Associate

About the role

ICON plc is a world-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 investigational 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
• Avoid travel if not necessary due to health considerations
• Avoid travel if not necessary due to personal circumstances

Requirements

• Graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent, or a qualified RNE
• At least 2+ years of on-site monitoring experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry
• Experience 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 50% for on-site monitoring visits across southeast region; preference given to candidates residing in Utah near major HUB airports to support efficient regional travel

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work-life balance opportunities for you and your family. Our benefits examples include various annual leave entitlements, a range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs, competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead, a global Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks), offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being, flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Pay

Competitive salary and additional benefits are offered.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate travel and work demands.

Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Interested in the Role?

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