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Clinical Research Associate I

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                                                     Clinical Research Associate I


This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider (top 5 CRO) of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Working within a highly qualified team our Clinical Research Associates (CRA’s) identify, select, initiate and close-out investigational sites for clinical studies in phases II – IV ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and principles of ICH-GCP.

We are now seeking to recruit a dedicated, hardworking Clinical Research Associate, to join our growing team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • To become familiar with all applicable regulations and ICON SOPs/WPs relevant to the start up, conduct monitoring and closeout of clinical studies.
  • To become proficient and self sufficient in conducting all procedures in relation to monitoring clinical studies, in particular to become experienced in the review and evaluation of clinical data. 
  • To participate in all CRA activities when deemed appropriate by the Project Manager
  • You will be working independently and proactively to coordinate all activities required for setting up and monitoring a study, completing accurate study status reports and maintaining study documentation. 
  • Depending on your level of experience, you may assist in training and mentoring less experienced CRA’s.
  • Managing sponsor generated queries efficiently and taking responsibility for study cost effectiveness; you will also participate in the preparation and review of study documentation and feasibility studies for new proposals as required.        
  • Approximately 65-75% travel overall can be expected, regionally and nationally. 
  • In line with our philosophy of providing the highest quality to our clients, CRAs are typically assigned to one to two programs at a time.     
 
To apply you will need: 
  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to deal with queries in a timely manner.
  • You should be able to produce accurate work to tight deadlines within a pressured environment.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Computer literacy desirable. 
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  •  A Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences will ensure your familiarity with regulatory guidelines and clinical terminology.
  • Due to the nature of this position it may be required for the employee to travel.  Therefore, dependent on the employee’s location, the employee may be required to possess a valid Driver’s license.

 Benefits of Working in ICON

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.

What’s Next?

Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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