Principal CRA

ICON; Singapore; Remote; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global clinical research organization is seeking a Lead Clinical Research Associate based in Singapore. The role involves managing clinical trials, providing training, and ensuring compliance with international guidelines. The ideal candidate has significant monitoring experience and strong leadership skills. ICON offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Health insurance options for you and your family

Various annual leave entitlements

Retirement planning options

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits such as childcare vouchers

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• 6+ years of monitoring experience with CRO/pharmaceutical company.
• Good knowledge of international guidelines (ICH-GCP) and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct study-specific training on assigned trials.
• Manage site monitoring and co-monitoring visits.
• Develop and update monitoring tools.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Pharmacy or related field

Job description

Lead Clinical Research Associate (FSP)

Location: Home-based (Singapore)

As a Lead CRA, you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence. You will become part of one of the leading, global pharmaceutical companies, with a focus on developing vaccines. You will be part of a collaborative, growing team of clinical research professionals in Singapore.

What you will be doing:

• Study-specific training on assigned trials
• Develop and update monitoring tools with PM review, create tip sheets, and contribute to routine study monitoring updates
• Review CRA trip reports
• Act as back-up PM
• Attend study-related meetings
• Site management including site monitoring and co-monitoring visits

You are:

• Degree in Pharmacy or related field
• 6+ years of monitoring experience with CRO/pharmaceutical company
• Leadership capabilities, preferably demonstrated in a similar capacity
• Excellent communication skills
• Good knowledge of international guidelines (ICH-GCP) and local regulations
• Flexibility to travel for monitoring visits as required

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. We prioritize building a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to a competitive salary, ICON offers a range of benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance, including:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• Health insurance options for you and your family
• Retirement planning options
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, providing 24/7 support
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits such as childcare vouchers, bike schemes, gym discounts, travel passes, and health assessments

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At ICON, inclusion & belonging are central to our culture. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment and equal employment opportunities. If you need reasonable accommodations during the application process, please contact us through this form.

Interested but unsure if you meet all requirements? We encourage you to apply regardless — you might be exactly what we’re looking for!