Senior Clinical Research Associate
IREICON 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 standard. This is a sponsor‑dedicated role, and our client is seeking a candidate with strong Phase I oncology experience.
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%)
En tant que Senior CRA chez ICON Plc, vous superviserez et piloterez les activités des essais cliniques afin de garantir leur conduite conformément au protocole, aux exigences réglementaires et aux normes de l’industrie. Il s’agit d’un poste dédié à un sponsor, et notre client recherche un·e candidat·e disposant d’une solide expérience en oncologie de phase I.
Vos missions
Vous jouerez un rôle moteur dans les activités de monitoring des essais cliniques, nécessitant une expertise technique approfondie, avec un fort accent sur la qualité, la conformité et l’amélioration continue.
Principales responsabilités :
- Assurer le monitoring des centres d’essais cliniques afin de garantir le respect des protocoles, des exigences réglementaires et des Bonnes Pratiques Cliniques (BPC/GCP).
- Réaliser des visites sur site et à distance pour évaluer la performance des centres, résoudre les problèmes et soutenir le bon déroulement des essais.
- Collaborer étroitement avec les équipes transverses afin d’assurer une collecte et un reporting des données précis et dans les délais.
- Fournir formation, accompagnement et encadrement au personnel des sites et aux autres CRA afin de maintenir un haut niveau de qualité dans la conduite des essais cliniques.
- Développer et entretenir des relations efficaces avec les équipes des sites et les parties prenantes clés pour faciliter les opérations et la résolution des problématiques.
Votre profil
Vous disposez d’une base solide en monitoring d’essais cliniques et de l’expérience nécessaire pour travailler de manière autonome tout en accompagnant et en guidant vos collègues.
Qualifications et expérience requises :
- Diplôme de niveau licence (Bachelor) dans une discipline scientifique, médicale ou apparentée
- Expérience significative en tant que Chargé·e de Recherche Clinique (CRA), avec une excellente compréhension des processus d’essais cliniques et des exigences réglementaires
- Capacité démontrée à gérer simultanément plusieurs centres et priorités, avec d’excellentes compétences organisationnelles et de résolution de problèmes
- Expertise avérée en pratiques de monitoring, intégrité des données et gestion des centres, avec une maîtrise des systèmes et outils d’essais cliniques
- Excellentes compétences en communication, relations interpersonnelles et gestion des parties prenantes, avec la capacité d’influencer et de faire respecter la conformité dans des environnements complexes
- Disponibilité pour des déplacements fréquents (environ 60 % du temps)
What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
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, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
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.
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