CRA II - Cambridge, MA

As a Clinical Research Associate II you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

What you will be doing:

• The role of the Clinical Research Associate II is to ensure execution of clinical studies is conducted according to applicable requirements, regulations, and guidance.

  • Provide leadership in execution of clinical studies to deliver high quality data to support Philips on time, within budget and in compliance to all applicable regulations and Philips procedures\
  • Drive adoption of compliant clinical study execution practices through Philips active in clinical studies including research and testing of products involving human beings
  • Develop and maintain the policies and procedures for the Clinical Operations function of Clinical and Medical Affairs.
  • Support, update and maintain the Clinical Trial Management System application for clinical study execution and reporting

  Responsibilities: 

  • The  Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for monitoring of clinical research studies involving human subjects from its inception to close-out according to budget and timelines.
  • Ensures that assigned site staff are appropriately trained to the study protocol and to ensure study and data integrity in support of a broader Clinical Evidence Strategy.
  • Produces work abiding by applicable Regulatory statutes (such as GCP) and withstanding scrutiny in the event of an audit.
  • Actively interfaces with various internal and external stakeholders including Clinical and Medical Affairs Management and functional teams, internal customers, Regulatory, Legal, CRO/vendor staff, and clinical research staff.
  • Qualifies, Selects, Trains and Monitors internal and external study Investigators and study documentation.
  • Responsible for creating monitoring reports and follow-up documentation and ensuring completion of updates in CTMS.

You are:

• BS/BA in Scientific or relevant discipline OR 5 years' experience in Clinical Research
• 3+ years' experience monitoring clinical studies including independent completion of qualification, training, initiation, interim, and close-out monitoring activities
• Must have onsite monitoring experience
• Must be willing to travel 25% of the time
• Experience in the Medical Device industry is preferred
• Open to receive guidance and be mentored by more senior staff
• Location: Eastern or Central timezone 

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.