CRA I

CRA 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.

CRA I

France, Paris/Lyon Office/Hybrid

As a CRA I you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

What you will be doing:

• Acts as primary site contact and site manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study, taking overall responsibility of allocated sites;
• Develops strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all phases of the trial;
• Performs clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH‐GCP, Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents;
• Gains an in‐depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures;
• Coordinates & manages various tasks in collaboration with other sponsor roles to achieve Site Ready;
• Participates & provides input on site selection and validation activities;
• Performs remote and on‐site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools to ensure data generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased; subjects’ right, safety and well‐being are protected;
• Conducts site visits including but not limited to validation visits, initiation visits, monitoring visits, close‐out visits and records clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non‐visit contact reports appropriately in a timely manner;
• Collects, reviews, and monitors required regulatory documentation for study start‐up, study maintenance and study close‐out;
• Communicates with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct, recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections and overall site performance;
• Works in partnership internally with GCTO country operations, finance, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, legal and regional operations, HQ functional areas and externally with vendors and IRB/IECs and Regulatory Authorities in support of assigned sites;
• Manages and maintains information and documentation in CTMS, eTMF and various other systems as appropriate and per timelines;
  Supports and/or leads audit/inspection activities as needed;
• Performs co‐monitoring as appropriate.

You are:

• B.A./B.S. preferred with strong emphasis in science and/or biology;
• Min. 1 year of direct monitoring experience;
• Fluent in French and English, oral and written.
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of clinical research, phases of clinical trials, current GCP/ICH & country clinical research law & guidelines;
• Excellent understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to work within these guidelines;
• Demonstrated ability to mentor/lead;
• Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices;
• Proven Skills in Site Management including independent management of site performance and patient recruitment;
• Demonstrated high level of monitoring skill with independent professional judgment;
• Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of various clinical IT applications on computer, tablet and mobile devices) and ability to adapt to new IT applications on various devices;
• Ability to understand and analyze data/metrics and act appropriately;
• Experience with conducting site motivational visit designed to boost site enrollment;
• Capable of managing complex issues, working solution-oriented;
• Performs root cause analysis and implements preventative and corrective action.

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.

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

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, 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 through the form below.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

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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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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