Clinical Project Associate

As a  Clinical Project Associate, you will have the opportunity to assist in the implementation of Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISS) activities. The purpose of this dedicated group is to support unsolicited Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISS) requests to advance science and clinical medicine.

The role as Clinical Project Associate:

• working with other members of the dedicated group (Sr. Associates, Managers, Sr. Managers and Director) to support the timely execution and completion of deliverables in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other supporting documentation
• enters data into source systems
• tracks essential documents and files them to the central document repository
• supports execution of operational metrics
• may be involved in coordination and preparation for meetings (e.g., drafting agendas/minutes, scheduling speakers, materials collation)
• may provide support for numerous other aspects of the process (e.g., compiling documents for review submission, budget and contract generation, site initiation packet review and approval, and study close-out)
• may include creating and monitoring purchase orders, ad hoc administrative projects, and assisting with formatting of presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS/BSc in the sciences or RN
• Ideally 3 years’ work experience in life sciences or medically related field
• Previous biopharmaceutical clinical research or clinical operations experience (experience obtained working on investigator-sponsored, industry-sponsored or industry partnered clinical trials, or working on clinical trials at a biotech, pharmaceutical company or CRO)

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and organized
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Written and oral communication; ability to work independently and in a team
• Delivery focus; reliable and respond promptly to requests
• Relationship building
• Policy, process and procedural conformance
• Problem solving, exercise initiative
• Flexibility
• Time management

What is offered

• A full-time and permanent contract of employment with us 100% seconded to one single sponsor
• Home-based with ad-hoc meetings in the office

Why Join?

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.

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs.  In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.