Clinical Research Associate

The CRA works in close collaboration with other CRAs and the Local Study Team/ Local Study Associate Director (LSAD) to ensure that study commitments are achieved in a timely and efficient manner. The CRA 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

What you will be doing

ØPerforms monitoring visits (remote and onsite), as well as remote data checks, in accordance with the timelines specified in the study specific Monitoring Plan. If required, determines and discusses with LSAD the correct timing and type of visits

ØPerforms Source Data Review (SDR), Case Report Form (CRF) review and Source Data Verification (SDV), in accordance with the Monitoring Plan

ØPerforms regular Site Quality Risk Assessments and adapts monitoring intensity accordingly during the study

ØTrains, supports and advises Investigators and site staff in study related matters, including Risk Based Quality Management (RbQM) principles

ØSite 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

ØConfirms 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

ØInitiates, monitors and closes study sites in compliance with AZ Procedural Documents. Shares information on patient recruitment and study site progress (site quality/performance) within the Local Study Team

ØProactively identifies and ensures timely resolution to study-related issues and escalates them as appropriate

ØManages study supplies (ISF, etc), drug supplies and drug accountability at study site. Prepares study drug for destruction, if applicable

ØPrepares and finalizes monitoring visit reports in CTMS and provides timely feed-back to the Principal Investigator, including follow-up letter, within required timelines and in line with AZ SOP

Follows quality issue processes by escalating systematic or serious quality issues, data privacy breaches, CSP or ICH-GCP compliance issues to Local

You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) with 2-4 years of relevant healthcare experience in the pharma or clinical research industry. Minimum 6-12 months of monitoring and site management experience
• Scientific background
• Proficiency with medical terminology
• Working knowledge of Local Regulations
• A demonstrated working knowledge of ICH/GCP Guidelines
• Excellent record-keeping skills and attention to detail
• Experience conducting Site Selection, Initiation, Routine Monitoring and Close Out Visits both remotely and on-site
• Fluent in English, both written and oral
• Strong technical skills with CTMS, eCRF, eTMF

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.