CRA II / Senior CRA (Biotech)

ICON; Paris; À distance; EUR 45 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global healthcare research organization is seeking a Senior CRA / CRA II to independently monitor Phase II–IV clinical trials. This role is remote or hybrid and requires experience in clinical trials, strong communication skills, and fluency in French. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Prestations

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Life assurance

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years (CRA II) or 4+ years (Senior CRA) monitoring experience in Phase II–IV trials.
• Willingness to travel across France, valid driver’s license required.

Responsabilités

• Monitor Phase II–IV clinical trials ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Mentor and support site personnel and junior CRAs.

Connaissances

Independent monitoring experience

Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in French

Professional proficiency in English

Formation

Life science degree or equivalent

Outils

Clinical trial systems

Description du poste

Overview

Senior CRA / CRA II (Biotech), Paris, France

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.

Senior CRA / CRA II – France

ICON plc is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization, committed to innovation, excellence, and inclusion. Join our mission to advance clinical development across a broad range of therapeutic areas.

We are currently seeking an experienced Clinical Research Associate II or Senior CRA to join our fast-paced, collaborative Biotech team.

Our biotech division of 8,000 people operates with a mindset aligned to small and mid-sized biopharma. Our tailored teams and management understand the different pressures that are faced by biotechs and will engage, collaborate and share ownership in the delivery of your clinical trials. This is a remote or Hybrid role based in France, with national travel.

What You’ll Do

• Independently monitor Phase II–IV clinical trials to ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements


• Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits


• Manage study documentation, regulatory submissions, and ethics / IRB approvals


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and site staff to ensure high-quality data and patient safety


• Mentor and support site personnel and junior CRAs


• Ensure study cost efficiency and timely issue resolution


• Managing clinical studies in France across multiple therapeutic areas including Oncology.

What You Bring

• Life science degree or equivalent


• 2+ years (CRA II) or 4+ years (Senior CRA) independent monitoring experience in Phase II–IV trials


• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes and regulatory standards


• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills


• Proficiency with clinical trial systems and tools


• Fluency in French and professional proficiency in English


• Willingness to travel across France


• Based in or near the Paris / Ile-de-France region preferred or near our office in Lyon.


• National travel with 8-9 days on site per month. Should possess a valid driver’s license.

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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

• 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.

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

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.

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Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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