Senior Clinical Research Associate

ICON Strategic Solutions; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible country-specific optional benefits

Job summary

ICON Strategic Solutions is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate to oversee and manage clinical trial activities. You will ensure compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements while leading on monitoring tasks focused on quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, extensive CRA experience, and strong communication skills. ICON offers a competitive salary and benefits, promoting an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate with strong understanding of clinical trial processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously.
• Fluently in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead on clinical trial monitoring tasks with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Conduct site visits to assess performance and provide support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for data collection and reporting.

Skills

Clinical trial monitoring

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Clinical trial software

Job description

Overview

Senior Clinical Research Associate - Area Eindhoven

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.

As a Senior CRA at ICON Strategic Solutions, you will oversee and manage clinical trial activities to ensure they are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. (sponsor dedicated role)

Responsibilities

You will lead on clinical trial monitoring tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

• Monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Conducting site visits to assess site performance, resolve issues, and provide support to ensure successful trial execution.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting.
• Providing training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to maintain high standards of clinical trial conduct.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to facilitate smooth trial operations.

Your Profile

You will have a strong foundation in clinical trial monitoring, with the experience to work independently and guide others.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
• Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and site management, with proficiency in relevant clinical trial software and tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive compliance within a complex environment.
• Fluently in Dutch and English

Benefits

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.

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