Clinical Research Associate - Home-Based (US)

As a Clinical Research Associate you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

• Ensuring regulatory, ICH-GCP and protocol compliance.  Uses judgment and experience to evaluate overall performance of site and site staff and to provide recommendations regarding site-specific actions; immediately communicates/escalates significant issues to the project team and develops action plans.  Maintains a working knowledge of ICH/GCP Guidelines or other applicable guidance, relevant regulations, and company SOPs/processes.
• Verifies the process of obtaining informed consent has been adequately performed and documented for each subject/patient, as required/appropriate. Demonstrates diligence in protecting the confidentiality of each subject/patient. Assesses factors that might affect subject/patient’s safety and clinical data integrity at an investigator/physician site such as protocol deviation/violations and pharmacovigilance issues.
• Per the Clinical Monitoring/Study Monitoring Plan (CMP/SMP):  Ability to conduct monitoring activities using different methods, e.g., both on-site and remote, where allowed by country regulations.
• Conducts Source Document Review and Source Data Verification of appropriate site source documents and medical records
  • Verifies required clinical data entered in the case report form (CRF) is accurate and complete.
• Manages reporting of protocol deviations and appropriate follow-up.
• Applies query resolution techniques remotely and on site, and provides guidance to site staff as necessary, driving query resolution to closure within agreed timelines
  • Utilizes available hardware and software to support the effective conduct of the clinical study data review and capture. 
• May perform investigational product (IP) inventory, reconciliation and reviews storage and security. Verifies the IP has been dispensed and administered to subjects/patients according to the protocol. Verifies issues or risks associated with blinded or randomized information related to IP. Applies knowledge of GCP/local regulations and organizational procedures to ensure IP is appropriately (re)labelled, imported and released/returned.
  • Manages reporting of identified issues and manages follow-up to resolution.
• Documents activities via follow-up letters, monitoring reports, communication logs, and other required project documents as per SOPs and Clinical Monitoring Plan/Study Monitoring Plan.  
• Ensures all activities are managed by site personnel who are appropriately delegated and trained.
• Enters data into tracking systems as required to track all observations, ongoing status and assigned action items to resolution.
  • For assigned activities, understands project scope, budgets, and timelines; manages site-level activities / communication to ensure project objectives, deliverables and timelines are met.  Must be able to quickly adapt to changing priorities to achieve goals / targets.  
• Review Data entry timeliness in line with outlined requirements, missing pages, outstanding data queries, timelines for database locks.
• Review site signature sheet and delegation of duties log to confirm any newly added or removed site staff are documented appropriately and the log is up to date. Where the site or Site Signature Sheet and Delegation of Duties Log indicates site personnel are no longer active on a study review and assess training compliance with any new/updated training requirements (i.e., protocol amendment(s), etc.)
• Conduct Follow-up for Escalated AEM Report Query
• Check the site/external facilities, equipment and supplies (clinical and non-clinical) continue to be adequate to conduct the trial and with their expiry dates (as applicable)
• Check site-specific logs are complete and up to date (e.g., Site Visit Log, Screening and Enrollment Log, Signature Sheet and Delegation of Duties Log, Subject Identification Code List, Investigational Product Accountability Log).
• Will collaborate with primary Site Manager who will act as the primary liaison with site personnel.
• Prepares for and attends Investigator Meetings and/or sponsor face to face meetings.  Participates in global clinical monitoring/project staff meetings (inclusive of Sponsor representation, as applicable) and attends clinical training sessions according to the project specific requirements.       
• Provides guidance at the site and project level towards audit readiness standards and supports preparation for audit and required follow-up actions.

Training and Education

• Bachelor’s degree or RN in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Prior Experience

• A minimum of 12 months experience as a clinical monitor with demonstrated experience of monitoring (virtual or onsite)

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH Guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Must demonstrate good computer skills and be able to embrace new technologies
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated networking and relationship building skills
• Ability to manage required travel of up to 75% on a regular basis
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with internal & external stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and processes
• Demonstrated experience of utilising systems like Siebel CTMS, eTMF , eISF (Florence) OR can demonstrate skill sets that show they have agility to work with new systems to support monitoring practice

Behavioral Competencies

• Effectively overcoming barriers encountered during the implementation of new processes and systems
• Identifies and builds effective relationships with investigator site staff and other stakeholders
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in relating to colleagues and associates both inside and outside of the organization

Why 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.

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.

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.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

**Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education/training, and skill level.**