Clinical Research Associate - Oncology experience required

ICON; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Reading seeks a Clinical Research Associate to manage clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have oncology and monitoring experience, along with knowledge of GCP/ICH standards. Responsibilities include site selection, overseeing trial compliance, and ensuring high-quality data. This role offers extensive travel opportunities and a competitive salary with comprehensive employee benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry required.
• Good understanding of the drug development process and clinical trials.
• 12+ months of monitoring experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site selection and manage assigned study sites.
• Perform continuous monitoring activities and ensure compliance.
• Document monitoring activities and address issues.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Oncology experience

Knowledge of GCP/ICH standards

Problem-solving skills

Education

Pharmaceutical/CRO industry experience

Job description

Clinical Research Associate

ICON plc is a world‑leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We foster an inclusive environment that drives innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

Role

• Clinical research associate with CRO and/or pharma monitoring experience and oncology experience required.
• Location: Must be based in the UK, nationwide travel.
• Fully sponsor dedicated.

As a CRA you will be joining the world’s largest and most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence. In this role you will support companies that develop and market pharmaceuticals, consumer health products, crop protection solutions, seeds, and digital farming technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site selection, evaluate capabilities, and recommend sites for clinical trials. Act as the frontline liaison between ICON and sites to ensure successful collaboration and meet milestone expectations.
• Manage assigned study sites and networks, conduct phase I‑IV protocols according to the monitoring plan and client procedures, perform Site Initiation Visits, and ensure site personnel is fully trained. Provide continuous training for amendments and new personnel as required.
• Conduct continuous monitoring activities (onsite and remote). Implement site management activities to ensure compliance with protocol, GCP, global and local regulations, and processes to secure data integrity and patient safety.
• Ensure study milestones for sites are met (startup, recruitment, database analyses, closeout). Perform Site Closeout activities per SOPs and applicable regulations. Attend onboarding, disease‑indication, project‑specific, and general CRA training as required.
• Document monitoring activities appropriately following ICON standards. Collaborate with the CRA Group Head/CSM to ensure recruitment plans and execute contingency plans as needed. Participate in audit organization and inspection readiness activities and implement corrective actions within specified timelines.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned, ensuring delivery of quality data and compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor studies per current legislations, ICH/GCP, and client standards. Deliver high‑quality, robust, and reliable data (ADIS, DBL). Identify issues at sites, resolve them, and escalate as appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and site personnel to manage data query resolution, ensure accurate data entry, and keep the Investigator Folder and eTMF current. Support implementation of innovative processes and technologies to improve budget and productivity.
• Negotiate investigator remuneration; prepare financial contracts between ICON and investigational sites and investigators. Ensure payments are appropriately triggered to investigational sites.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Up to 2 years of pharmaceutical/CRO industry experience.
• Good knowledge of the drug development process, specifically clinical trial/research.
• Knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH, FDA, EMEA).
• 12+ months of monitoring experience required.

Important for the role

• Ability to travel domestically (and possibly internationally) as needed to study sites, training, and meetings.
• Minimum of 50% overnight travel may be required.

What ICON can offer you

Our success depends on the quality of our people. ICON prioritizes a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits focused on well‑being, work‑life balance, and your family's needs.

• 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, TELUS Health, offering 24‑hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible country‑specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

At ICON, diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We are committed 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 to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know. We encourage all candidates to apply regardless of whether they meet every requirement, as we value talent and potential in all candidates.