Senior CRA – Lead Early-Phase Trials (60% Travel)

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

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.