Clinical Research Associate

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

OBJECTIVE:

The Clinical Research Associate  has local responsibility for the delivery of the studies at allocated sites and is an active participant in the local study team(s). The CRA works in close collaboration with other CRAs and the Local Study Team to ensure that study commitments are achieved in a timely and efficient manner. The SrCRA acts as the main contact with the study site and has the responsibility for monitoring the study conduct to ensure proper delivery of the study.

CRA is responsible for the preparation, initiation, monitoring and closure of assigned sites in clinical studies

We are hiring also Senior CRA level

•Contributes to the selection of potential investigators.
•Accountable for study start-up and regulatory maintenance. Tasks may include Site Qualification Visits, collection, preparation, review and
tracking of documents for the application process; submission of proper application/documents to EC/IRB and to Regulatory Authorities for start-up and for the duration of the study.
• Trains, supports and advises Investigators and site staff in study related matters, including Risk Based Quality Management principles.
• Confirms that site staff have completed and documented the required trainings appropriately, including ICH-GCP training, prior to and for the duration of the study. •Ensures the sites are inspection ready at all times.

• Actively participates in Local Study Team meetings.

• Contributes to National Investigators meetings, as applicable.

•Initiates, monitors and closes study sites in compliance with client's Procedural Documents. Shares information on patient recruitment and study site progress (site quality/performance) within the local study team.
•Drives performance at the sites. Proactively identifies and ensures timely resolution to study-related issues and escalates them as appropriate.
•Updates CTMS and other systems with data from study sites as per required timelines.
•Manages study supplies (ISF, etc), drug supplies and drug accountability at study site. Prepares study drug for destruction, if applicable.
•Performs monitoring visits (remote and onsite), as well as remote data checks, in accordance with the timelines specified in the study specific Monitoring Plan.
•Performs Source Data Review (SDR), Case Report Form (CRF) review and Source Data Verification (SDV), in accordance with the Monitoring Plan.
•Performs regular Site Quality Risk Assessments and adapts monitoring intensity accordingly during the study.

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You are:

• Bachelor degree in related discipline, preferably in life science, or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent knowledge of international guidelines ICH-GCP, basic knowledge of GMP/GDP.
• Good knowledge of relevant local regulations.
• At least 2-6 years of experience as CRA (mandatory).
• Valid driving licence.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Fluency in Slovak and English languange

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.