Experienced Clinical Research Associate, Multi-Sponsor Large Pharma (Paris & Lyon)

ICON; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking an Experienced CRA II / Senior CRA to join our global clinical operations in France (Paris or Lyon), with remote or hybrid work and about 8 days on-site per month. You will monitor sites from start to close-out, handle regulatory submissions (ANSM, CPP), and review data for quality and safety.

The role requires 2+ years for CRA II or 4+ years for Senior CRA, strong ICH-GCP and French regulatory knowledge, plus fluent French and professional English.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in life sciences, pharmacy or medicine, or a nursing qualification.
• CRA II: 2+ years of independent monitoring; Senior: 4+ years.
• Strong ICH-GCP and French regulatory knowledge.
• Fluent French and professional English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor your sites independently, from selection to close-out.
• Handle regulatory submissions and essential documents (ANSM, CPP).
• Review clinical trial data and resolve data queries in a timely manner.
• Protect data quality, ensure protocol compliance, and safeguard patient safety.
• Build strong relationships with investigators and site teams.

Skills

Independent monitoring

ICH-GCP knowledge

French regulatory knowledge

Fluent French

Education

Master's degree in life sciences/ pharmacy/ medicine

Nursing qualification

Job description

Experienced CRA (CRA II / Senior CRA), Multi Sponsor Large Pharma, Paris or Lyon, Remote or Hybrid.

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

Open to CRA II and Senior CRA levels.

• Oncology (Solid Tumors & Hematology), Neurology, Psychiatry, Obesity, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Immunology, Rare Diseases, and Ophthalmology. Phase I to Phase III.
• Based in Paris or Lyon, remote or hybrid.
• Travel around 8 days on site per month.

Why Large Pharma and ICON?

Global programmes for the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, working with France's most established research sites. As a stable organisation, we offer proven processes, long-term opportunities, and a clear career path for progression.

What you will do:

• Monitor your sites independently, from selection to close-out
• Handle regulatory submissions and essential documents (ANSM, CPP)
• Review clinical trial data and resolve data queries in a timely manner.
• Protect data quality, ensure protocol compliance, and safeguard patient safety.
• Build strong relationships with investigators and site teams.

What you will bring:

• Master's degree in life sciences, pharmacy or medicine, or a nursing qualification.
• CRA II: 2+ years of independent monitoring. Senior: 4+ years.
• Strong ICH-GCP and French regulatory knowledge.
• Fluent French and professional English.

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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 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 here