Senior CTA

ICON Strategic Solutions; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare intelligence organization in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Clinical Trial Assistant to support clinical trial management and execution. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical trial processes, regulatory compliance, and possess strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, preparing regulatory documents, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role offers a hybrid work setup, with 3 days in the office in Kuala Lumpur. Competitive salary and various benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical trial support role with solid understanding of processes.
• Experience in study start-up activities.
• Proficiency in documentation and data management.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for clinical trials and manage documentation.
• Assist in preparing and submitting regulatory documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during trial operations.

Skills

Clinical trial processes

Regulatory compliance

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree or certification in life sciences, healthcare, or clinical research

Tools

Clinical trial management systems

Job description

Sr CTA - Hybrid

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 Senior Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior CTA at ICON Plc, you will play a key role in supporting the management and execution of clinical trials by handling a range of administrative and operational tasks. You will contribute to the smooth execution of clinical trials through efficient coordination, documentation, and communication with various stakeholders.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Providing administrative support for clinical trials, including managing documentation, coordinating meetings, and maintaining trial‑related records.
• Assisting in the preparation and submission of regulatory documents and ensuring compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to support trial operations and resolve any issues that arise during the course of the study.
• Monitoring and tracking trial progress, including managing site communications and ensuring timely delivery of study materials.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with site staff and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth trial operations and support overall project success.

Your Profile:

• Advanced degree or certification in a relevant field such as life sciences, healthcare, or clinical research.
• Experience in a clinical trial support role, with a solid understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience is study start‑up activities (dossier preparation, submissions, etc)
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.
• Proficiency in clinical trial management systems and relevant software, with a keen eye for detail in documentation and data management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Must be able to work on a hybrid setup (3 days in office – KL location)

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.

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.

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