Clinical Research Associate (CRA II)

ICON; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Research Associate II to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing on-site and remote monitoring activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing site performance and quality. The ideal candidate will have a university degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience in the bio/pharma or CRO sectors. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance. If you are solution-oriented and eager to contribute to a high-performance culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Childcare vouchers

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in bio/pharma/CRO monitoring.
• Proven skills in site management and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site and remote monitoring activities in compliance with regulations.
• Communicate with site staff regarding protocol conduct and inspections.

Skills

On-site monitoring experience

Site management skills

Data analysis skills

Problem management skills

Good IT skills

Education

University degree

Tools

CTMS

eTMF

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Research Associate II

Join the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Company: ICON Romania, a global biopharmaceutical leader in cell and gene therapy (CGT), cardiology, hematology, oncology, endocrinology, and more.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform on-site monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan, and related documents.
2. Participate in and provide input on site selection and validation activities.
3. Conduct remote and on-site monitoring and oversight activities.
4. Visit sites for validation, initiation, monitoring, and close-out, and document reports accurately and timely.
5. Communicate with Investigators and site staff regarding protocol conduct, recruitment, deviations, documentation, and inspections.
6. Identify and resolve site performance, quality, or compliance issues.
7. Manage documentation in CTMS, eTMF, and other systems as per timelines.
8. Share best practices and act as SME, mentor, or buddy within the CRA team.
9. Support or lead audit and inspection activities.
10. Perform co-monitoring visits as appropriate.

Requirements:

• University degree.
• 2-3 years of on-site monitoring experience in bio/pharma/CRO.
• Proven skills in site management, including performance and recruitment management.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to analyze data/metrics and act accordingly.
• Solution-oriented problem management skills.

What ICON Offers:

We value our people and foster a diverse, high-performance culture. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance, including:

• Various annual leave entitlements.
• Health insurance options.
• Retirement planning.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life assurance.
• Optional benefits like childcare vouchers, gym discounts, and more.

Learn more about working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

Our Commitment:

ICON is dedicated to inclusion and equal opportunity. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of background or identity.

For accommodations, visit: 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 need.

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