Senior CRA

ICON; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave entitlements

Retirement planning options

Employee assistance program (LifeWorks

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization seeking a Senior CRA for Phase I Oncology in the Mountain West region (IA/UT/CO/KS/NE). You will oversee monitoring tasks, ensure protocol and regulatory compliance, and lead site visits to drive high-quality trial execution.

Responsibilities include collaboration with cross-functional teams, data integrity oversight, and training site staff to uphold industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field is required.
• Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate with solid regulatory knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and projects with strong organizational skills.
• Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and site management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60%.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical trial monitoring tasks with focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Monitor trial sites for adherence to protocols and GCP standards.
• Conduct site visits to assess performance and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data collection and reporting.
• Provide training and guidance to site staff to maintain high standards.
• Build strong relationships with site personnel and stakeholders.

Skills

Clinical trial monitoring

Site management

Data integrity

GCP/regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Training and mentorship

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific/healthcare field

Tools

Clinical trial software

EDC/CTMS tools

Job description

Senior CRA- Phase I Oncology/Mountain West-IA/UT/CO/KS/NE

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

As a Senior CRA at ICON Plc, you will oversee and manage clinical trial activities to ensure they are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

What You Will Do:

You will lead on clinical trial monitoring tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Conducting site visits to assess site performance, resolve issues, and provide support to ensure successful trial execution.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting.
• Providing training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to maintain high standards of clinical trial conduct.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to facilitate smooth trial operations.

Your Profile:

You will have a strong foundation in clinical trial monitoring, with the experience to work independently and guide others.

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%)

What ICON can offer you:

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here