Clinical Trial Associate

Nextrials, Inc.; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization seeks a Clinical Trial Associate to assist in the coordination of investigator-sponsored studies. This role, home-based in the UK, requires advanced Excel skills and experience with clinical trials. Responsibilities include data entry, tracking essential documents, and supporting project delivery timelines. The position offers a full-time, permanent contract with competitive benefits including annual leave and healthcare options.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays

Pension and healthcare

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years’ work experience in life sciences or medically related field.
• Experience with clinical trials, especially investigator-sponsored.
• Ability to track documents and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support timely execution of study deliverables.
• Enter data into source systems.
• Track essential documents for studies.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS/BSc in the sciences or RN

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

A great career opportunity for a motivated, dynamic CTA with advanced Excel skills, can-do work approach and solid clinical trial coordination experience! 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. We are currently seeking a Clinical Trial Associate to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Clinical Trial Associate at ICON, you will work home‑based in the UK and play a pivotal role in assisting our division to support investigator‑led studies activities! You will assist the team in the planning, implementation of investigator‑sponsored studies and support unsolicited investigator‑sponsored studies requests to advance science and clinical medicine.

Your Responsibilities

• Working with the team to support the timely execution and completion of the group deliverables in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other supporting documentation
• Entering data into source systems
• Tracking essential documents and filing them to the central document repository
• Supporting execution of operational metrics
• May be involved in coordination and preparation for meetings (e.g., drafting agendas/minutes, scheduling speakers, materials collation)
• May provide support for numerous other aspects of the process (e.g., compiling documents for review submission, budget and contract generation, site initiation packet review and approval, and study close‑out)
• May include creating and monitoring purchase orders, ad hoc administrative projects, and assisting with formatting of presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS/BSc in the sciences or RN
• Ideally 3 years’ work experience in life sciences or medically related field
• Previous biopharmaceutical clinical research or clinical operations experience (experience obtained working on investigator‑sponsored, industry‑sponsored or industry‑partnered clinical trials, or working on clinical trials at a biotech, pharmaceutical company or CRO)

Key Competencies

• Ability to understand technical, and high level scientific and medical information
• Experience with computer skills including database, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to write and present clearly using scientific and clinical issues terminology
• Experience dealing with time demands, incomplete information or unexpected events
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Experience working effectively in a team/matrix environment
• Preferred familiarity with Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA regulations and guidelines, and applicable international regulatory requirements
• Attention to detail and organized
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize
• Written and oral communication; ability to work independently and in a team
• Delivery focus; reliable and respond promptly to requests
• Relationship building
• Policy, process and procedural conformance
• Problem solving, exercise initiative
• Flexibility
• Time management

What Is Offered

• A full‑time and permanent contract of employment with us seconded to one single sponsor
• Home‑based
• Salary according to level of skills and experience
• Company benefits: 23 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays, pension and healthcare

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.

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. Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply.