JR148520 Clinical Research Nurse I
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
The Role
As a key member of the clinical unit team, you will support the delivery of clinical trials by ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and accurate monitoring of study participants in both inpatient and outpatient/ambulatory settings, including screening visits. You will work collaboratively with physicians, investigators, and study staff to ensure protocol adherence and high-quality data collection.
The Clinical Research Nurse will actively participate in the care of study participants, as well as in the preparation and maintenance of clinical trial documentation, supporting the successful conduct of studies through precise and reliable work.
What you will be doing
• Monitor the safety and wellbeing of study participants within the inpatient unit and outpatient/screening facilities
• Administer study drugs and concomitant medications in accordance with protocol
• Carry out physician orders and respond to medical or psychiatric emergencies where required
• Perform and document clinical assessments, including vital signs and electrocardiograms (ECGs)
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of participant status, including progress notes and shift handovers
• Ensure continuous accountability of participants while on the unit
• Communicate effectively with study staff regarding daily events and participant status
• Escalate any abnormal findings to the Investigator or designated staff immediately
• Provide study volunteers with clear information on study purpose, procedures, visit schedules, and any dietary or activity restrictions
• Support the planning and coordination of in-clinic stays and outpatient visits
• Participate in study team meetings, start-up activities, and where applicable, audits and inspections
• Support the smooth operation of the clinical site, including equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and arranging replacements where necessary
• Sample collection and processing
• Collect blood samples via venipuncture and capillary methods
• Insert intravenous cannulas where required
• Collect pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD), and DNA samples in line with protocol and regulatory standards
• Process, store, and ship samples in compliance with laboratory manuals and IATA regulations
Operational support
• Maintain organisation and oversight of day-to-day unit activities
• Support scheduling and tracking of in-house procedures (e.g. urinalysis, drug screening, pregnancy testing)
• Assist with study-related documentation, logs, and sample manifests
• Participate in study initiation visits, training sessions, and protocol-related meetings
• Collaborate with the clinical team, Principal Investigator, and Sponsor/CRO to address queries and improve study processes
• Support coordination of participant dietary requirements where applicable
What we’re looking for
• Nursing qualification (minimum OKJ 54 or equivalent), valid professional license, and MESZK registration
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience
• Clinical research experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements
• Current training in biohazard waste, bloodborne pathogens, and chemical hygiene preferred
• English language skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented mindset
• Office/clinic-based – Budapest
What we offer
• A small, dynamic, and friendly team in an international environment
• Modern, well-equipped, and pleasant working conditions
• Competitive salary and additional benefits (Cafeteria)
• Varied responsibilities with a high level of ownership
• Opportunities for professional development
• Structured onboarding and training covering clinical research from legal, regulatory, organisational, cultural, and practical perspectives
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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 maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
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, 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 or submit a request here
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.
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