Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Northeast

Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc; Philadelphia, New York, Boston (Philadelphia County, NY, MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to manage Oncology trials, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality in clinical monitoring. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a background in biological sciences. You will engage in various responsibilities, including trial management, document review, and patient recruitment strategies, while enjoying a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in monitoring clinical trials.
• 1-3 years' experience monitoring Oncology trials.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple trials within Oncology.
• Mentoring and coaching junior team members.
• Developing site start-up documents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

B.S. in Biological Sciences

R.N.

Tools

CTMS

EDC

eTMF

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

• Managing multiple trials within Oncology
• Focusing on quality of life with regional travel
• Demonstrating leadership through involvement in specific initiatives and/or serving as SME for systems and processes
• Mentoring and coaching junior team members
• Acting as Lead SM, training other SMs on studies
• Developing site start-up documents, including SIV agenda
• Reviewing study documents as SM (e.g., Monitoring Guidelines)
• Representing LTMs or SMs in meetings
• Reviewing reports (SQV, SMV, SCV) for sites assigned to other SMs within the same trial
• Supporting country budget development and contract negotiations in liaison with CCS colleagues
• Assisting with ASV processes
• Monitoring metrics and KPIs as outlined in the QOP document

Interfaces – Primary/Other:

• Primary interfaces include Provider Functional Manager, Clinical Trial Assistant, Local Trial Manager, and Central Study Team
• Other interfaces include Study Responsible Physician, Regional Quality and Compliance Manager/Specialist, Local Drug Safety Officer, Site Manager team, Investigators, and site personnel

Qualifications

You Are:

• B.S., R.N., or equivalent in Biological Sciences
• Located in Ohio near a major airport
• Having 2-3 years’ experience in monitoring clinical trials
• Having 1-3 years' experience monitoring Oncology trials
• Knowledgeable in several therapeutic areas
• Experience with analytical/risk-based monitoring is a plus
• Capable of driving patient recruitment strategies
• Skilled in partnering with investigators and site staff to meet study timelines
• Proficient with systems like CTMS, EDC, eTMF, dashboards, IWRS, safety reporting
• Strong communicator with influencing skills, able to work remotely and face-to-face
• Deep understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and local regulations
• Willing to travel up to 50%
• Legally authorized to work in the US without future sponsorship needs

What ICON can offer you: We prioritize building a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer various benefits, including:

• Annual leave entitlements
• Health insurance options
• Retirement plans
• Global Employee Assistance Programme via TELUS Health
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits like childcare vouchers, bike schemes, gym discounts, travel passes, health assessments

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

ICON values inclusion and belonging, providing an accessible environment and equal opportunity employment. For accommodations, contact us through the provided form: https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

Interested but unsure if you meet all requirements? We encourage you to apply—your profile might be a perfect fit!