CRA II (Open to Medical Professionals) - Chicago

ICON Strategic Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Incentives

Health & wellbeing programmes (medical

Retirement and pension plans

Life assurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance programmes

Training and career development

Job summary

ICON Strategic Solutions is seeking an on-site Clinical Research Monitor in the United States (Chicago area preferred). You will act as the main liaison between sites and sponsor, perform monitoring visits, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain CTMS/eTMF documentation. Travel up to 50% across the southeast region is expected; oncology trial experience is a plus.

A Bachelor’s in Life Sciences or RN qualification is preferred. Eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or equivalent; RN considered.
• 2+ years of on-site monitoring in pharma/CRO.
• Experience with oncology trials preferred and ICH-GCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact between investigational sites and sponsor.
• Conduct site visits: selection, initiation, monitoring, close-out.
• Ensure site compliance with ICH-GCP and regulations.
• Maintain documentation in CTMS and eTMF systems.
• Monitor patient safety and AE/SAE/PQC reporting.
• Assist in site budgets and payments; track training and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (CTAs, LTMs, CTMs).

Skills

On-site monitoring experience

Oncology trials experience

ICH-GCP knowledge

CTMS/eTMF proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent

Tools

CTMS

eTMF

Job description

**Open to Medical Professionals including Physical Therapist, Speech Pathologist, and Athletic Trainer, etc.**

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 Be Doing:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between investigational sites and the sponsor
• Conduct all types of site visits, including selection, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out
• Ensure site compliance with ICH-GCP, SOPs, and regulations
• Maintain up-to-date documentation in CTMS and eTMF systems
• Support and track site staff training and maintain compliance records
• Monitor patient safety, ensuring timely and accurate AE/SAE/PQC reporting
• Support subject recruitment and retention efforts at the site level
• Oversee drug accountability and ensure proper storage, return, or destruction
• Resolve data queries and drive timely, high-quality data entry
• Document site progress and elevate risks or issues to the clinical team
• Assist in tracking site budgets and ensuring timely site payments (as applicable)
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including CTAs, LTMs, and CTMs

You are:

• A graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent preferred, or a qualified RN
• Eligible to work in United States without visa sponsorship
• A clinical research professional with 2+ years of on-site monitoring experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry
• Experience monitoring Oncology clinical trials required, preferably heme/onc
• Proficient in ICH-GCP, local regulatory requirements, and clinical systems like CTMS and eTMF
• A clear communicator, problem-solver, and collaborative team player
• Willing and able to travel up to 50% for on-site monitoring visits across southeast region; preference given to candidates residing in Chicago near major HUB airports to support efficient regional travel

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.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

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.