Clinical Trial Assistant II
- Zurich
- Clinical Trial Support
- ICON Strategic Solutions
- Remote
About the role
This vacancy has now expired. Please click here to view live vacancies.
As a Clinical Trial Assistant, you will play a key role in improving the lives of patients by accelerating the development of our customer’s drugs and devices through innovative solutions.
You will play a vital role, embedded in our clients business.
This is a hybrid role, 2-3 days office based in Zurich.
What you will be doing:
- Mainly providing support locally (90% local and 10% regional)
- Main responsibilities:
- Contracts
- Invoicing
- Translation
- Update systems/milestones
- Filling submissions documents
- Book shipping/postage
- Order site-material
- Coordinating site staff meetings
You are:
- Experienced CTA (minimum 2 years) within the pharmaceutical industry or a CRO
- Excellent organization skills
- Ability to work well in a dynamic environment and able to prioritize and respond to changing needs of the business
- Strong IT skills
- Strong communication with the ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure
- Fluent in English and German
#LI-PB1
Why 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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
Impactful work. Meaningful careers. Quality rewards.
At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential. See all locations Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
Day in the life

Teaser label
Inside ICONContent type
BlogsPublish date
01/26/2023
Summary
The CRO market has seen an unmistakable uplift in demand for its services in recent years. The call for personalised medicine, pricing pressures, and increasing complexity in clinical trials are j

Teaser label
Inside ICONContent type
BlogsPublish date
10/03/2022
Summary
In traditional clinical trials, patients must attend regular check-ins at hospitals or clinics but fully remote decentralised clinical trials (DCTs) and hybrid trials limit this by replacing the in-pe

Teaser label
Inside ICONContent type
BlogsPublish date
05/22/2022
Summary
Having enjoyed steady growth over the last several years, it’s predicted that the global clinical trials market will hit a value of $65.2 billion by 2025, and around 58% of this can be attributed to r
Similar jobs at ICON
Salary
Location
Brazil
Department
Clinical Operations Roles
Location
Brazil
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Trial Support
Job Type
Permanent
Description
As a CTA you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
Reference
2025-116323
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Tulio SanquizAuthor
Tulio SanquizSalary
Location
Brazil
Department
Clinical Operations Roles
Location
Brazil
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Trial Support
Job Type
Permanent
Description
As an In-House CRA you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
Reference
2025-119053
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Bruna DuarteAuthor
Bruna DuarteSalary
Location
Argentina, Buenos Aires
Department
Clinical Monitoring
Location
Buenos Aires
Remote Working
Office Based
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Clinical Trial Support
Job Type
Permanent
Description
We are currently seeking an IHCRA to join our diverse and dynamic team. As an IHCRA at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the execution and management of clinical trials, contributing to
Reference
JR130229
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Florencia PistolesiAuthor
Florencia PistolesiSalary
Location
Poland
Department
Clinical Operations Roles
Location
Poland
Remote Working
Office Based
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Trial Support
Job Type
Permanent
Description
As a Senior Clinical Trial Transparency Associate you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence. You will oversee and
Reference
2025-118310
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Swathy AnandanAuthor
Swathy AnandanSalary
Location
Germany
Department
Clinical Operations Roles
Location
Germany
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Trial Support
Job Type
Permanent
Description
The Clinical Study Administrator (CSA) assists in the coordination and administration of the study activities from the start up to execution and close out, and within the Local Study Team (LST) to ens
Reference
2025-119101
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Roxana RoscaAuthor
Roxana RoscaSalary
Location
Brazil
Department
Clinical Operations Roles
Location
Brazil
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Trial Support
Job Type
Permanent
Description
As a CTA you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
Reference
2025-119056
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Tulio SanquizAuthor
Tulio Sanquiz