Senior Clinical Research Associate II – Caparica, Portugal

Alimentiv; Setúbal; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave allowances

Retirement planning options

LifeWorks 24/7 support program

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific benefits

Job summary

ICON plc, based in Portugal, seeks a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to oversee multiple trial sites from Caparica. You will monitor sites for protocol adherence, regulatory compliance and GCP, conduct site visits, and collaborate across teams to ensure precise data collection and timely reporting.

The role requires a strong CRA background, excellent communication, and the ability to travel up to 60%. ICON offers diverse benefits and a commitment to inclusive, supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare field.
• Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate with strong regulatory knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and projects with strong organizational skills.
• Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and site management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60%.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols and GCP.
• Conducting site visits to assess performance and resolve issues.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams for timely data collection and reporting.
• Providing training and guidance to site staff to maintain trial standards.
• Building relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to facilitate operations.

Skills

Site monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Data integrity

Site management

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Clinical trial software

Job description

ICON plc, based in Portugal, seeks a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to oversee multiple trial sites from Caparica. You will monitor sites for protocol adherence, regulatory compliance and GCP, conduct site visits, and collaborate across teams to ensure precise data collection and timely reporting.

The role requires a strong CRA background, excellent communication, and the ability to travel up to 60%. ICON offers diverse benefits and a commitment to inclusive, supportive work culture.