CRA II

ICON; Burlington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA)/ CRA II to oversee clinical trial activities, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and extensive CRA experience, contributing to the success of clinical trials through effective monitoring and collaboration.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning options

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible country-specific benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Oncology monitoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring clinical trial sites for adherence to protocols and regulations.
• Conducting site visits to assess performance and resolve issues.
• Collaborating with teams for data collection and reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences, nursing, or medicine

Tools

Clinical trial software

Job description

Senior CRA / CRA II

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 currently seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA)/ CRA II to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior CRA/ CRA II at ICON Plc, you will play a critical role in overseeing and managing clinical trial activities to ensure they are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. You will contribute to the success of clinical trials by ensuring data integrity, participant safety, and compliance throughout the study lifecycle.

What You Will Be Doing:

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

Your Profile:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, nursing, or medicine.
• 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.
• Oncology monitoring experience preferred.
• 12 months plus of independent monitoring experience.
• 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.

What ICON can offer you:

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.

Our benefits include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning options to maximize savings and plan confidently for the future
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a network of over 80,000 professionals for support
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific benefits, such as childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, gym memberships, travel passes, and health assessments

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

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment for all candidates. ICON ensures a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform essential job functions, please let us know or submit a request here.

Interested but unsure if you meet all requirements? We encourage you to apply — you might be the perfect fit for this or other roles at ICON.

If you are a current ICON employee, please apply here.