Clinical Research Associate - Oncology Early Development - Central / Southeast

Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc; Chicago, Atlanta (IL, GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading clinical research organization as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in Chicago, where you will manage oncology trials and mentor junior staff. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse team and contribute to vital patient recruitment strategies. Enjoy a culture that prioritizes performance and nurtures talent, with various benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

Flexible benefits

Life assurance

Qualifications

• 1.5-2 years’ experience in monitoring pharmaceutical industry clinical trials.
• 1-3 years' experience in monitoring Oncology Early Development trials.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple oncology early development trials.
• Mentoring and coaching junior team members.
• Supporting country budget development and contract negotiations.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Education

B.Sc. in Biological Sciences

Tools

CTMS

EDC

eTMF

IWRS

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

• Managing multiple oncology early development trials
• Focusing on quality of life with regional travel
• Demonstrating leadership through involvement in initiatives and acting as SME for systems/processes
• Mentoring and coaching junior team members
• Developing site start-up documents, including SIV agendas
• Providing input during review of study documents (e.g., Monitoring Guidelines)
• Representing LTM or SM on SMTs and meetings
• Taking over LTM report reviews for sites assigned to other SMs within the same trial
• Supporting country budget development and contract negotiations in collaboration with CCS colleagues
• Assisting with ASV activities
• Tracking metrics and KPIs as outlined in the QOP document

Interfaces – Primary/Other:

• Primary: Provider Functional Manager, Clinical Trial Assistant, Local Trial Manager, Central Study Team
• Other: Study Physician, Regional Quality & Compliance, Local Drug Safety Officer, Site Manager team, Investigators, and site personnel

Qualifications

Qualifications Needed:

• Located near a major airport in Central US
• Minimum of a B.Sc., R.N., or equivalent in Biological Sciences
• 1.5-2 years’ experience in monitoring pharmaceutical industry clinical trials
• 1-3 years' experience in monitoring Oncology Early Development trials
• Experience with Oncology Phase I and II trials
• Risk-based monitoring experience is a plus
• Ability to drive patient recruitment strategies
• Strong collaboration skills with investigators and site staff
• Proficiency with systems like CTMS, EDC, eTMF, IWRS, safety reporting
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, ability to work independently
• In-depth knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and local regulations
• Willingness to travel up to 40%
• Legally authorized to work in the US without future sponsorship

What ICON can offer you

We prioritize building a diverse culture that rewards performance and nurtures talent. Our benefits include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• Health insurance options
• Retirement plans
• Global Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits like childcare vouchers, gym discounts, travel passes, and health assessments

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

ICON values inclusion & belonging. We are committed to an inclusive, discrimination-free workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Learn more at https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations. We encourage you to apply even if you’re unsure about meeting all requirements.