Clinical Research Administrator

ICON plc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Employee Assistance Programme LifeWork

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

ICON is seeking an Administrative Coordinator in Northamptonshire to deliver welcoming front-of-house and administrative support for patients in clinical research studies. You will coordinate appointments, respond to inquiries, arrange study procedures, and assist with study administration within protocol and UK data protection guidelines.

This entry-level role offers progression towards CRC I responsibilities, including basic phlebotomy and vital signs, after training and competency assessment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative, reception, customer service, healthcare or other patient/customer-facing environment.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple appointments, activities and priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a confident, professional telephone manner.
• A friendly and professional approach, with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with patients from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written procedures and instructions accurately.
• Good IT skills and confidence using electronic scheduling, administrative and record-keeping systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary clinical research team.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn and develop within clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for patients and visitors with a welcoming front-of-house service.
• Greet patients on arrival, confirm appointments and notify clinical team members.
• Schedule and coordinate patient study visits per protocol windows.
• Contact patients to arrange, confirm or reschedule appointments.
• Coordinate study procedures with external vendors within protocol timelines.
• Answer calls and escalate questions to clinical team as needed.
• Check and action site voicemail messages daily.
• Support patient reimbursement processes and documentation.
• Maintain accurate appointment schedules and patient records.
• Provide general admin support to CRCs and clinical team for site operations.
• Handle patient information confidentially per UK data protection rules.
• Complete required training and follow GCP and UK requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Data handling

Confidentiality

Proactive learning

Job description

Administrative Coordinator (Northamptonshire)

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.

As an administrative coordinator at ICON, you will play an important role in providing a welcoming, professional and well-organised experience for patients taking part in clinical research studies.

Primarily based at the front of house, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of the clinical research site by coordinating patient appointments, responding to patient enquiries, arranging study-related procedures and supporting study administration. You will work closely with the site team to ensure patient visits are organised in line with study protocol requirements.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in clinical research. As you gain experience, there will be opportunities to learn aspects of the CRC I role, including supporting clinical activities such as taking patient observations, phlebotomy and laboratory procedures, subject to appropriate training, competency assessment and site requirements.

What You Will Do

You will provide front-of-house and administrative support to the clinical research site, helping to ensure patients receive a professional and positive experience throughout their participation in a clinical study.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a first point of contact for patients and visitors, providing a warm, professional and welcoming front-of-house service.
• Greeting patients on arrival, confirming their appointments and notifying the appropriate clinical team members.
• Scheduling and coordinating patient study visits in accordance with protocol-required visit windows and instructions provided by the study team.
• Contacting patients to arrange, confirm or reschedule appointments and providing appropriate appointment information.
• Coordinating study-related procedures and appointments with external vendors and service providers, ensuring these are arranged within required protocol timelines.
• Managing incoming telephone calls and responding to patient and site enquiries appropriately, escalating clinical or study-specific questions to the relevant member of the clinical team.
• Checking and actioning site voicemail messages at the start of each working day and throughout the day as required.
• Supporting patient reimbursement processes, ensuring reimbursement requests and associated documentation are completed accurately and processed in a timely manner.
• Maintaining accurate appointment schedules, patient contact records and relevant administrative documentation.
• Supporting the preparation and organisation of patient visits, ensuring the clinical team is aware of scheduled appointments and required activities.
• Providing general administrative support to the CRCs and wider clinical research team to support the efficient day-to-day operation of the site.
• Handling patient information sensitively and confidentially in accordance with UK data protection requirements, site procedures and applicable clinical research standards.
• Completing required training and working in accordance with site procedures, study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles and applicable UK requirements.
• Coordinator and maintain strong relationships with Local GP practices to request and obtain patient medical history records.
• Ensure for all data to be captured correctly within the CTMS system to allow for clear and reliable financial reporting.
• Update and maintain the sites Petty cash.

Development Opportunities

The CRC Associate role provides a pathway for individuals interested in developing their career within clinical research.

Following appropriate training and demonstration of competency, there may be opportunities to develop skills associated with the CRC I role, which may include:

• Supporting the collection and processing of study laboratory samples.
• Performing phlebotomy where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Taking and recording patient observations and vital signs.
• Supporting other protocol-required clinical procedures within the individual’s training, competency and delegated responsibilities.
• Developing a broader understanding of clinical trial conduct, study protocols and site coordination activities.

Progression into these activities will be based on training, competency, study requirements and appropriate delegation and will not form part of the individual’s responsibilities until these requirements have been met.

Your Profile

You will be highly organised, approachable and comfortable working in a busy, patient-facing environment. You will have a strong focus on providing an excellent patient experience while ensuring appointments and administrative activities are completed accurately and on time.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in an administrative, reception, customer service, healthcare or other patient/customer-facing environment.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple appointments, activities and priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a confident, professional telephone manner.
• A friendly and professional approach, with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with patients from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written procedures and instructions accurately.
• Good IT skills and confidence using electronic scheduling, administrative and record-keeping systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary clinical research team.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn and develop within clinical research.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a healthcare, NHS, private healthcare or clinical research environment.
• An understanding of clinical research or Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Previous experience coordinating appointments or working within a busy reception or clinical environment.
• An interest in developing practical clinical skills, including phlebotomy and taking patient observations.

Location: Office based - Northamptonshire, UK

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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.

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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