Clinical Associate

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

If you have an administrative background and interested in obtaining hands on clinical research experience learn how you can become a vital part of ICON.

Job Role:

• To assist the project teams with the set-up, organization and maintenance of clinical study documentation (e.g. Study Files, CRFs, etc.) and guidelines (as appropriate) including preparation for internal/external audits, final reconciliation and archival.
• To assist in the processing of Data Collection Forms i.e. log in, tracking, quality control as appropriate for the study, tracking and distribution of safety reports.
• To share responsibility in the quality control audits of clinical study documentation (e.g. Study Files, CRF Files, Monitoring Files, etc.) to ensure study files are inspection ready at all times.
• To facilitate and coordinate ordering/dispatching and tracking of trial materials (e.g. CRFs, diary cards, lab supplies, drug supplies, and study binders) as appropriate.
• To assist project teams with trial progress tracking by updating the Clinical Trial Management systems, providing access to study/client systems (as appropriate).
• To run, review and analyze study reports for accuracy and work with the project teams to ensure updates are completed correctly.
• To contact and serve as a contact for clinical sites for basic requests (e.g., enrollment updates, missing documentation, meeting arrangements, etc.), to assist with, and attend the Project team meetings, and corresponding activities preparation, generation of meeting minutes and agendas.
• To assist in the production of slides, overheads, etc., as needed for project, departmental, sponsor and/or business development presentations.
• To keep the Project Manager/Project Director/Clinical Operations Designee informed of any issues within the Project Team which require attention.

Job Requirements:

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with standard office equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical/CRO environment (advantageous).
• Fluent in written and verbal English and local language.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology (advantageous)
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment and across global teams.