Clinical Research Associate

ICON; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading clinical research organization as a Clinical Research Associate. In this pivotal role, you will monitor clinical studies, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory standards. You will engage with diverse stakeholders and contribute to the integrity of clinical data. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for travel and professional growth. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits focused on your well-being and work-life balance. If you're passionate about clinical research and ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance options

Retirement planning options

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Clinical Research or relevant degree.
• Onsite monitoring experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clinical research studies from inception to close-out.
• Ensure site staff are trained on study protocols.

Skills

Clinical Research Monitoring

Regulatory Compliance

Data Integrity

Stakeholder Management

Medical Device Experience

Education

BS/BA in a scientific discipline

RN/Nursing Experience

Tools

CTMS

Job description

As a Clinical Research Associate, you will join the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence.

What you will be doing:

1. The Clinical Operations Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for monitoring clinical research studies involving human subjects from inception to close-out, ensuring adherence to budget and timelines.
2. Ensure that assigned site staff are appropriately trained on the study protocol to maintain study and data integrity, supporting a broader Clinical Evidence Strategy.
3. Produce work that complies with applicable Regulatory statutes (such as GCP) and withstands scrutiny during audits.
4. Actively interface with internal and external stakeholders, including Clinical and Medical Affairs Management, regulatory bodies, legal teams, CRO/vendor staff, and clinical research personnel.
5. Qualify, select, train, and monitor internal and external study investigators and oversee study documentation.
6. Create monitoring reports and follow-up documentation, ensuring updates are completed in CTMS.

You are:

1. BS/BA in a scientific or relevant discipline OR 5 years of experience in Clinical Research.
2. RN/Nursing experience required.
3. 6-18 months of experience monitoring clinical studies, including independent completion of qualification, training, initiation, interim, and close-out monitoring activities.
4. Must have onsite monitoring experience.
5. Willing to travel approximately 50% of the time.
6. Experience in the Medical Device industry is preferred.
7. Open to guidance and mentorship from senior staff.

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 various benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance, including:

• 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 country-specific benefits such as childcare vouchers, gym memberships, and more

Visit our careers website to learn more: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

Our commitment to inclusion:

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental. We are dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform job functions, please let us know at https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations.

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