Senior Clinical Research Associate

ICON Strategic Solutions; Ohio; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON Strategic Solutions is seeking a Sr. Clinical Research Associate II for the Midwest region to support early-phase trials.

You will collaborate with Clinical Operations leadership and study teams to drive execution beyond routine processes, enabling efficient study delivery. The role requires significant travel to sites, strong GCP knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate for a biotech, pharmaceutical company or CRO.

Responsibilities

• Travel at least 60% of the time (domestic and international).
• Maintain timelines and ensure data accuracy in ICON systems.
• Recruit investigators and coordinate setup, monitoring, and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare patient information sheets and consent forms; ensure ethics/IRB approvals.
• Monitor study progress, archive files, ensure drug storage and accountability.
• Communicate with Project Manager and sponsor, respond to queries promptly.
• Assist with study documentation, training, and mentoring staff as needed.

Skills

CRA experience

GCP knowledge

Project coordination

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Healthcare

Job description

Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centre on our commitment to People, Clients and Performance. As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Sr. Clinical Research Associate in the Midwest Region to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Sr. Clinical Research Associate II at ICON, you will play a key role in early-phase clinical trials, working closely with Clinical Operations leadership and study teams. This is not a narrowly defined, process-heavy role. You will have the opportunity to contribute broadly, problem-solve in real time, and help shape how Phase I studies are executed.

Responsibilities

• Ability and willingness to travel at least 60% of the time (international and domestic: fly and drive)
• Expert knowledge of ICON's SOPs/WPs, ICH, GCP and appropriate regulations
• Familiarity with ICON systems
• Maintain timelines. Ensure accuracy and completeness of data entered into ICON systems
• Recruitment of investigators
• Independent and proactive coordination of all the necessary activities required to set up and monitor a study, including but not limited to the following:
• Identify investigators
• Help when requested, in preparation of regulatory submissions. Design of patient information sheets and consent forms
• Ensure timely submission of protocol/consent documents for ethics/IRB approval. Pre study/placement and initiation visits. Conduct regular monitoring visits in accordance with the ICON site monitoring SOP/sponsor site monitoring SOP, as appropriate
• Maintain all files and documentation pertaining to studies. Motivate investigators in order to achieve recruitment targets. Complete accurate study status reports
• Ensure the correct storage of drugs and the diligent account of all drugs in accordance with SOPs
• Keep the Project Manager regularly informed
• Process case record forms to the required quality standards and timelines. Deal with sponsor generated queries in a timely manner
• Ensure the satisfactory closeout of investigator sites
• Participate, if requested, in the preparation of and review of study documentation, e.g. draft protocols, draft CRFs, monitoring guidelines and elements of final report
• Participate in feasibility studies for new proposals as required. Ensure correct archiving of files on completion of a study
• Maintain patient and sponsor confidentiality
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by the Project Manager
• Investigational Products (IPs) stored and managed by the site:
• Ensure storage conditions and acceptable supplies are provided
• Ensure IPs are supplied only to eligible patients
• Ensure IP receipt, use and return are controlled and documented
• Ensure disposition of unused IP comply with regulatory requirement and are in accordance with the sponsor
• Act in a lead role on a study assuming additional responsibilities as detailed/documented by the Project Manager if appropriate
• Participate in data listing reviews, as applicable
• Participate in training and mentoring new staff up to Clinical Research Associate level as appropriate
• Assist with marketing the company if and when appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate for a biotech, pharmaceutical company or CRO

Required Skills

• Previous CRA experience required
• Are comfortable pivoting and working in evolving environments
• Strong knowledge of GCP and early-phase clinical trial conduct
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Strong communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
• Are motivated by learning, growth, and visible impact
• Ability to travel at least 60% of the time (international and domestic - fly and drive) and should possess a valid driver’s license

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation details are not specified in the provided job description.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ICON is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.