Veronica's Journey Back to ICON

Verónica Monserrat Contreras Zuñiga's path into clinical data was not a straight line. It started in quality control, moved through coordination roles, took a detour outside ICON, and eventually circled back to where she felt she belonged. 

As a Senior Clinical Data Coordinator, Verónica now brings a broader perspective, sharper skills, and a clear sense of what she wants from her career. We sat down with her to hear the full story.

Verónica's career began in quality-focused roles, where she developed a feel for compliance, data accuracy, and the detail-oriented mindset that clinical research demands.

Verónica first joined ICON in 2022 as a Clinical Data Coordinator. Her work centred on data cleaning, query management, EDC systems, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

After a period at ICON, Verónica chose to explore an opportunity elsewhere. The motivation was clear-eyed: she wanted to push herself further and test what she was capable of in a different setting.

After almost three years, Verónica returned to ICON as a Senior Clinical Data Coordinator. The decision was not complicated.

Stepping outside ICON and returning did something harder to quantify than adding technical skills. It gave Verónica a clearer sense of how she works best.

Veronica's current role comes with greater seniority, increased responsibilities, and more complex challenges. She now has more ownership, higher expectations, and more opportunities to demonstrate the experience she has acquired. The role allows me her apply new knowledge, propose process improvements, and actively contribute to efficiency and quality across studies.

For anyone considering a career in clinical data, Verónica's message is straightforward.

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