Clinical Trial Assistant

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations. With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

The Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) is an essential part of the Local Study Team and is responsible for supporting key clinical trial tasks for assigned studies to ensure compliance with timelines, GCP, Pfizer SOPs and country regulations.  The role collaborates with local study team members and is responsible for multiple tasks that span from study start-up to study close-out which enables the efficient execution of clinical trials to high quality standards.

With general direction, the CTA is responsible for providing technical and operational support to Local Study Team members from study start up to close out:

CTAs may specialize in one or more routine tasks, and be expected to provide support across the whole role as needed.  Key tasks supported by the CTA group are

• TMF filing, quality, maintenance, compliance, and oversight
• Development and delivery of sites’ ISF, and eISF when utilized, and act as primary point of contact for the sites and manage the Site Operations/monitor access to eISF prior to SIV
• Maintain Sponsor's Registries and systems as required
• Provide reporting to support management of clinical trials
• Provide support with audit and inspection readiness activities
• Perform customization and translation of documents as required
• Manage Physical Archiving needs as required
• Preparation of documents and communications for distribution to and collection from sites, as required
• At Associate level the CTA may contribute to team projects and initiatives at the country or regional level.

• Bachelors degree is expected for entry to this role, successful applicants could be studying for a degree concurrently with this role.
• Clinical Trial Assistant Experience
• Experience training within the pharmaceutical industry (e.g. Intern, Apprentice, or Undergraduate placements)

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.