Clinical Trial Assistant (Base)
- United States
- Clinical Trial Support
- ICON Strategic Solutions
- Remote
About the role
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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.
As aClinical Trial Associate you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence.
The Clinical Trial Associate will be responsible for setting up, tracking and maintaining Clinical Site related documents. You will help manage and review regulatory documents as well as maintain the Local Study File. Assist with coordinating the distribution, retrieval and review of regulatory documents required for the initiation of the Clinical Study, through maintenance, and close-out.
Performs the role of Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) supporting the Local Trial Manager and Site Manager to ensure optimal management of all documents with logistical and administrative tasks related to trial start-up, execution and closing of clinical trials. Performs regulatory document review and approval, including site specific Informed Consents. Ensures trial related activities are in compliance with GCO SOPs, policies and local regulatory requirements. May contribute to process improvement, training and mentoring of other CTA’s.
What do you need to have?
- At least 2 years of related experience
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred in scientific/medical discipline or equivalent experience.
- Experience with clinical trials required
- Experience with study start-up, maintanance, close-out of clinical studies
- Demonstrated expertise and experience Clinical Trial Coordination
- Ability to maintain Clinical Trial Tracking systems.
- Exhibits proficiency in managing multiple projects and deliverables with competing priorities.
- Read write and speak fluent English
- To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
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 Programm, TELUS Health, 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 website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits
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 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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