Experienced Clinical Research Associate, ICON Biotech

KCR Placement; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme (

LifeWorks

Job summary

ICON plc is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Associate for a fully remote role based in the Netherlands. You will monitor Phase I-III trials, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage site visits across biotech sponsors.

Candidates should hold a life science degree, have 2+ years CRA experience in CRO/Pharma, and be fluent in Dutch and English, with a valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Life science degree or equivalent.
• 2+ years experience as a CRA with CRO/Pharma exposure.
• Understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical studies in the Netherlands for biotech sponsors.
• Monitor Phase I-III trials per ICH-GCP/regulations.
• Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, close-out visits.

Skills

Life science degree or equivalent

2+ years CRA experience

Regulatory knowledge

Excellent communication

Organization and problem-solving

Clinical trial systems

Dutch & English fluency

Willingness to travel Netherlands

Driver's license

Education

Life science degree or equivalent

Tools

Clinical trial systems and tools

Job description

CRA, ICON Biotech, Home based, Netherlands

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

At ICON plc, we are a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization committed to driving innovation, excellence, and inclusion. Our mission is to advance clinical development and help bring life-changing, innovative treatments to patients worldwide.

Our Biotech division of over 8,000 professionals operates with the agility and mindset of a small to mid-sized biopharma company. We understand the unique pressures biotech organizations face in delivering innovative therapies to market. Through tailored teams and dedicated management, we partner closely with our biotech clients — engaging, collaborating, and sharing accountability to ensure successful clinical trial delivery.

This is a fully remote role based in The Netherlands, with national travel as required.

What You’ll Do:

• Managing clinical studies in the Netherlands for Small and Medium sized Biotech sponsors, across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Independently monitor Phase I-III clinical trials to ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements
• Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits
• Manage study documentation, regulatory submissions, and ethics/IRB approvals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and site staff to ensure high-quality data and patient safety
• Ensure study cost efficiency and timely issue resolution

What You Bring:

• Life science degree or equivalent
• 2 years or more experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with an understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements within a CRO or Pharma environment.
• Knowledge of clinical trial processes and regulatory standards
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with clinical trial systems and tools
• Fluency in Dutch and English both Spoken and Written.
• This is a remote role with willingness to travel across Netherlands
• Should possess a valid driver's license.

ICON offers comprehensive CRA development programs that provide structured learning pathways appropriate for each role within the CRA function where you can continue your professional development.

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