Clinical Research Associate

ICON Strategic Solutions; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement and pension plans

Career development

Job summary

ICON Strategic Solutions is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to oversee monitoring activities for sponsor-dedicated trials. The role combines onsite and remote monitoring to fit site needs, with a strong emphasis on quality, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.

The CRA will work with cross-functional teams to ensure protocol adherence and timely data reporting, while providing training to site staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience with complex protocols.
• Self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clinical trial sites for protocol and GCP adherence.
• Conduct site visits to assess performance and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely data collection and reporting.
• Provide training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs.
• Build and maintain relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Clinical trial monitoring

GCP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Data reporting

Education

Bachelors in science

Job description

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise. As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.

What You Will Do:

As a CRA at ICON, you will oversee and manage clinical trial activities to ensure they are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. This position is sponsor-dedicated, with the opportunity to broaden therapeutic experience by working on multi-therapeutic areas. Mix of onsite and remote monitoring depending on site needs.

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

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific discipline
• Experience with complex protocols required
• Strong technology competency and comfortable working across multiple systems simultaneously
• Must be self-motivated and a "go-getter" who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a CRA

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.