Clinical Research Associate 2

ICON; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Global EAP (LifeWorks)

Life assurance

Childcare vouchers

Bike purchase scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Subsidized travel passes

Health assessments

Job summary

ICON Strategic Solutions in Helsinki, Finland, is seeking a Clinical Research Associate II to join our sponsor-dedicated team. The role focuses on designing and analyzing clinical trials, interpreting complex data and contributing to innovative therapies that benefit patients worldwide.

As a CRA II, you will conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits, ensure data integrity and patient safety, and collaborate with investigators to support study conduct, with travel up

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of CRA experience.
• Knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulations, and ICH-GCP.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trials.
• Ensure protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety throughout the trial process.
• Collaborate with investigators and site staff to facilitate smooth study conduct.
• Perform data review and resolution of queries to maintain high-quality clinical data.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of study documentation, including protocols and clinical study reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field

Job description

Clinical Research Associate - Helsinki, Finland

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 CRA II at ICON, you will design and analyse clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What You Will Do:

You will contribute to clinical trial monitoring activities, taking responsibility for your deliverables and working collaboratively. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trials.
• Ensuring protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety throughout the trial process.
• Collaborating with investigators and site staff to facilitate smooth study conduct.
• Performing data review and resolution of queries to maintain high-quality clinical data.
• Contributing to the preparation and review of study documentation, including protocols and clinical study reports

Your Profile:

You will bring relevant clinical trial monitoring experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulations, and ICH-GCP guidelines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 60%)

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 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.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated 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.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request.