CRA II

Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global clinical research organization is seeking a Clinical Research Associate in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This role involves site monitoring, collaborating on oncology trials, and requires a tertiary degree in Life Sciences with 2+ years of experience. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and experience within the CRO/Pharma industry. Competitive salary and flexible benefits are offered.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• Must have independent site monitoring experience of at least 2 years.
• Tertiary degree in Life Sciences is essential.
• Experience in Oncology trials is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clinical trial progress and escalate issues.
• Submit monitoring visit reports to the Clinical Trial Manager.
• Conduct site monitoring from selection to study close-out.

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

2+ years independent site monitoring experience

Exposure to Oncology trials

Experience working within CRO/Pharma industry

Education

Tertiary degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Overview

As a Clinical Research Associate you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

You will be working alongside a world-leading pharmaceutical company. This 19- year partnership is focused on leveraging cutting-edge science to make a positive impact in the therapeutic areas of cancer, cardio-metabolic, vaccines, and oncology, which makes up 70% of their portfolio. If you’re looking to make difference, this could be the career destination for you.

Responsibilities

What you will be doing:

• Site monitoring from site selection to study close out
• Monitor the progress of assigned clinical trials and escalate any protocal deviation, SAE, risk to timely completion of study milestones
• Submit monitoring visit report to Clinical Trial Manager on time
• Cross functional collaboration with site staff, PI, CTM, CTA, contracts and SSU team
• Monitoring in global oncology studies, including on site and remote monitoring visit
• Approx 50% travel, hybrid office based

Qualifications

You are:

• Tertiary degree qualified in Life Sciences
• 2+ years independent site monitoring experience
• Ideally previous exposure to Oncology trials
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience working within CRO/Pharma industry is essential

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 maximise 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 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 website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefitsAt 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 through the form below. https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodationsInterested 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.