Clinical Research Associate for Study Start Up, German and English speaking
- Switzerland
- Clinical Trial Support
- ICON Strategic Solutions
- Remote
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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.
The Role:
The SSU CRA focuses on Site Relationship Management role to ensure sustainable trial execution at Site. Accountable for Site selection as well as study specific start-up activities and deliverables of assigned sites for Phase I-IV trials within the country.
Proactive site preparation and early identification of real site needs and issues and lose handover to CRAs for all sites (from issue management to risk management).
Key responsibilities:
•Supports SSU strategy in close collaboration with SSU Team Lead, Feasibility Manager ad Site Partner Manager.
• Accountable for timely start-up activities from country allocation until site green light at assigned sites.
• Conduct site selection visits and verifies site legibility for specific studies.
• Main contact for trial sites during site selection, study start up and IRB/IEC and HA submission preparation
• collects submission relevant documents (FD, CV; GCP certificates etc.)
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• BA/BS/BSc degree or similar working experience
• Experience working as a CRA in Study Start Up (working on industry-sponsored or industry-partnered clinical trials at academic institutions, or working on clinical trials at a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company) for at least 1-2 years.
• Familiarity with ICH/GCP guidelines plus local codes of practice as applicable
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, time management & prioritization
• Proficiency in English and German
• Willingness to travel, less than "normal CRA"
What is offered:
• 100% Home Office
• Permanent contract
• Compensatory time-off
• Travel time = work time
Benefits of Working in ICON:
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, 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.
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