Clinical Research Associate - with focus on phase 1 studies

Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in London is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-1.5 years of independent monitoring experience, preferably with a focus on phase 1 studies. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting monitoring visits, and managing investigational products. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• 1-1.5+ years of independent monitoring experience.
• Experience in monitoring phase 1 studies.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to ICON's values centered on People, Clients, and Performance.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Travel at least 60% of the time domestically and internationally.
• Maintain expertise in ICON's SOPs/WPs, ICH, GCP, and relevant regulations.
• Ensure accurate and complete data entry into ICON systems.
• Recruit investigators and coordinate study activities independently.
• Conduct monitoring visits per SOPs.
• Manage drug storage and accountability according to SOPs.
• Participate in study closeout and document review processes.

Job description

Overview

As a Clinical Research Associate, you will join the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 1-1.5 years of independent monitoring experience, preferably with a focus on phase 1 studies.

Responsibilities

What you will be doing:

• Recognize, exemplify, and adhere to ICON's values centered on People, Clients, and Performance.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and add value.
• Travel at least 60% of the time domestically and internationally.
• Maintain expertise in ICON's SOPs/WPs, ICH, GCP, and relevant regulations.
• Familiarity with ICON systems.
• Ensure accurate and complete data entry into ICON systems.
• Recruit investigators and coordinate study activities independently and proactively.
• Set up and monitor studies, including identifying investigators, preparing regulatory submissions, designing patient information sheets, and ensuring timely approvals.
• Conduct monitoring visits per SOPs, maintain documentation, motivate investigators, and achieve recruitment targets.
• Manage drug storage and accountability according to SOPs.
• Keep the Project Manager informed and process case record forms timely and accurately.
• Participate in study closeout and document review processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and assume additional responsibilities as directed.
• Ensure proper storage and management of investigational products.
• Participate in data reviews, training, mentoring, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

You are:

• An excellent communicator.
• An experienced Monitor with 1-1.5+ years of independent monitoring experience.
• Experienced in monitoring phase 1 studies.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on our people. We offer a competitive salary, various benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, flexible benefits, and more. We value diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. For more information, visit our benefits page.

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know through this form. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all listed requirements, as you may still be a great fit for this or other roles.