CRA III

ICON Strategic Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health and wellbeing programs

Retirement and pension plans

Life assurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance programs

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

ICON Strategic Solutions seeks a Clinical Research Associate to design and analyze clinical trials, interpreting complex data and contributing to innovative therapies. You will monitor sites, ensure protocol and data integrity, and collaborate with investigators to support study conduct.

You will travel approximately 60% and work within a fast-paced, regulated environment, ensuring patient safety and high-quality data throughout the trial lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and clinical trial experience required.
• Extensive Clinical Research Associate experience with regulatory knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and projects with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Ensure protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety throughout trials.
• Collaborate with investigators and site staff to facilitate study conduct.
• Perform data review and resolve queries to maintain quality data.
• Contribute to study documentation like protocols and reports.

Skills

Clinical trial monitoring

Regulatory knowledge

Data integrity

Site management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

CTMS

EDC

Job description

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organization, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As a CRA at ICON, you will design and analyze clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What You Will Do:

You will contribute to clinical trial monitoring activities, taking responsibility for your deliverables and working collaboratively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trials.
• Ensuring protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety throughout the trial process.
• Collaborating with investigators and site staff to facilitate smooth study conduct.
• Performing data review and resolution of queries to maintain high-quality clinical data.
• Contributing to the preparation and review of study documentation, including protocols and clinical study reports

Your Profile:

You will bring relevant clinical trial monitoring experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
• Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and site management, with proficiency in relevant clinical trial software and tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive compliance within a complex environment.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 60%)

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 programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programs 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.