Senior Clinical Research Associate

ICON Clinical Research; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON Plc is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate (Phase I) to join our Sydney team. You will oversee monitoring activities across sites in NSW/VIC, ensuring studies comply with protocol, GCP and regulatory standards, and that data collection is accurate and timely.

You will lead site visits, resolve issues, train site staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality and trial integrity while travelling up to 60% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field.
• Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate with regulatory knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously.
• Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and site management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60%.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical trial monitoring tasks with focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Monitor sites to ensure adherence to protocols, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct site visits to assess performance and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely data collection and reporting.
• Provide training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs.

Skills

Site monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Data integrity

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Clinical trial software

EDC systems

Job description

Senior Clinical Research Associate - Phase I, Onc- NSW/VIC

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON's global expertise.

As the world's largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.

As a Senior CRA at ICON Plc, you will oversee and manage clinical trial activities to ensure they are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

What You Will Do

You will lead on clinical trial monitoring tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Conducting site visits to assess site performance, resolve issues, and provide support to ensure successful trial execution.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting.
• Providing training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to maintain high standards of clinical trial conduct.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to facilitate smooth trial operations.

Your Profile

You will have a strong foundation in clinical trial monitoring, with the experience to work independently and guide others.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
• Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and site management, with proficiency in relevant clinical trial software and tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive compliance within a complex environment.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 60%)

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.