Clinical Research Associate - South West UK

ICON Strategic Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is seeking a Clinical Research Associate in the South West UK. The role involves conducting and monitoring clinical trials, ensuring compliance and data integrity, and requires a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field along with at least 12 months of relevant experience. The successful candidate must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to travel frequently. ICON offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits such as childcare vouchers and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months’ experience as a Clinical Research Associate/Clinical Trial Monitor.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulations, and ICH-GCP guidelines.
• Ability to travel at least 60% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trials.
• Ensure protocol compliance and patient safety throughout trial processes.
• Collaborate with site staff to facilitate smooth study conduct.

Skills

Clinical trial monitoring

Data integrity

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Clinical Research Associate - South West UK

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.

Job title - Clinical Research Associate (monitoring experience required)- 12 months assignment

Location - Must be based in the South West of the UK

Fully sponsor dedicated

Open to full time or part time

We are currently seeking a Clinical Research Associate II to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Clinical Research Associate II at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What you will be doing

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Minimum of 12 months’ experience as a Clinical Research Associate/Clinical Trial Monitor.
• 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.
• Ability to travel at least 60% of the time (international and domestic – fly and drive) and should possess a valid driver’s license.

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.

• 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, subsidised 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, colour, 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.

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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