Clinical Research Associate II
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
- 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
- Experience monitoring Oncology clinical trials required, preferably heme/onc
- 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 Chicago near major HUB airports to support efficient regional travel
Qualifications
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional 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.
Skills
We're looking for a clear communicator, problem-solver, and collaborative team player with a strong background in clinical research, particularly in Oncology trials. Experience with ICH-GCP, local regulatory requirements, and clinical systems like CTMS and eTMF is crucial.
Benefits
At ICON, we offer a range of additional benefits including various annual leave entitlements, health insurance offerings, competitive retirement planning, and a global Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks).
Pay
Competitive salary and additional benefits are offered.
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate travel and on-site monitoring visits.
What ICON Can Offer You
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. 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. Life assurance Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Interested in the role?
If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please visit our careers site or contact us directly.