Clinical Research Associate

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

Identify, select, initiate and closeout appropriate investigational sites for clinical studies.
• Monitor those sites in order to ensure that studies are carried out according to the study protocol and in accordance with ICON SOPs/WPs applicable regulations and the principles of ICH-GCP.
• Provide a benchmark of monitoring competence to inexperienced/less-experienced colleagues.

What you will be doing:
Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICONs values which centre on our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
• As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
• Ability and willingness to travel at least 60% of the time (international and domestic : fly and drive)
• Expert knowledge of ICON's SOPs/WPs, ICH, GCP and appropriate regulations.
• Familiarity with ICON systems
• Maintain timelines. Ensure accuracy and completeness of data entered into ICON systems.
• Recruitment of investigators.
• Independent and proactive coordination of all the necessary activities required to set up and monitor a study
o Identify investigators.
o Help when requested, in preparation of regulatory submissions. Design of patient information sheets and consent forms.
o Ensure timely submission of protocol/consent documents for ethics/IRB approval. Pre study/placement and initiation visits. Conduct regular monitoring visits in accordance with the ICON site monitoring SOP/sponsor site monitoring SOP, as appropriate
• Maintain all files and documentation pertaining to studies. Motivate investigators in order to achieve recruitment targets. Complete accurate study status reports.
• Ensure the correct storage of drugs and the diligent account of all drugs in accordance with SOPs.
• Keep the Project Manager regularly informed.
• Process case record forms to the required quality standards and timelines. Deal with sponsor generated queries in a timely manner.
• Ensure the satisfactory closeout of investigator sites.
• Participate, if requested, in the preparation of and review of study documentation, e.g. draft protocols, draft CRFs, monitoring guidelines and elements of final report.
• Participate in feasibility studies for new proposals as required. Ensure correct archiving of files on completion of a study.
• Maintain patient and sponsor confidentiality.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by the Project Manager.
• investigational Products (IPs) stored and managed by the site:
o Ensure storage conditions and acceptable supplies are provided
o Ensure IPs are supplied only to eligible patients
o Ensure IP receipt, use and return are controlled and documented
o Ensure disposition of unused IP comply with regulatory requirement and are in accordance with the sponsor.
o Act in a lead role on a study assuming additional responsibilities as detailed/documented by the Project Manager if appropriate
• Participate in data listing reviews, as applicable.
• Responsible for cost effectiveness
• Participate in training and mentoring new staff up to Clinical Research Associate level as appropriate.
• Assist with marketing the company if and when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need
• 18 months+ of monitoring experience in phase I-III trials as a CRA
• Knowledge of ICG GCP guidelines and expertise to review and evaluate medical data
• You will possess excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Ability to produce accurate work to tight deadlines within a pressurized environment
• You will be asked to travel at least 60% of the time (international and domestic -fly and drive) and should possess a valid driving license

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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 through the form below.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

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.