TA Business Partner
- Icon Strategic Solutions
About the role
As a (CRA II) you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
Site Management services provides Trial Co‐ordination and Site Management services as primary point
of contact between the sponsor and the investigational site. Services/deliverables include ensuring trial
sites are inspection ready through compliance with the clinical research protocol, company's Standard
Operating Procedures (SOP), International Conference on Harmonization for Good Clinical Practice (ICH‐
GCP), applicable regulations from start‐up through data‐base lock. Further, services/deliverables will
include pre‐trial assessment, site selection, subject recruitment and retention planning, site initiation,
monitoring and close‐out. Partners with the Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA)/Investigator Document
Assistant (IDA), Local Trial Manager (LTM) and Central Trial Manager (CTM)/Global Trial Manager (GTM)
to ensure overall site management while performing trial related activities for assigned protocols.
Services rendered will adhere to applicable Johnson & Johnson SOPs, WIs, policies, local
regulatory requirements, ICH‐GCP, etc.
Complies with relevant training requirements.
Contribute to quality Site Selection through participation in site feasibility and/or pre‐trial site
assessment visits, providing recommendation from local area about site/investigator selection in
collaboration with the trial team, as required.
Act as primary company contact for assigned trial sites, engaging with Investigator and Site Staff
throughout the life of the trial (investigator meetings, site visits, quality communication, etc.).
Drive study compliance by executing activities within site initiation and start‐up, site monitoring,
site management and site/study close‐out according to internal SOPs/WIs/IFUs and policies.
Ensures site staff is trained and the corresponding training records are complete and accurate at
any time point during all trial phases.
Contribute to site level recruitment strategy and contingency planning and implementation in
partnership with other functional areas to achieve clinical research target.
Ensures site is equipped to carry out the trial with adequate site study supplies (such as Non‐IP,
lab kits, etc.) and clinical drug supplies. This will include oversight of proper handling, storage
and return and/or destruction with accurate inventory maintained/documented.
Ensures quality data (accurate, valid and complete) is provided by the site and queries resolved
within expected timelines.
Ensures trial subject safety in that all AEs/SAEs/PQCs are reported within the required reporting
timelines and documented as appropriate, with supporting data collected and verifiable with
information in the source documents.
Ensures Inspection readiness for sites by maintaining complete, accurate and timely data and
essential documents in systems utilized for trial management (e.g. CTMS and eTMF/IF)
according to expectations (metrics) and archiving retention requirements, including storage in a
secure area at all times.
Focuses on Investigator engagement through timely follow up with sites. Completes follow‐up
letter to communicate relevant information and required corrective action to the investigator
and his/her team with 15 working days. Promptly communicates relevant status information
and issues to appropriate stakeholders. Follows the corresponding Monitoring Guidelines for
each assigned trial.
Collaborates with LTM for documenting and communicating site/study progress and issues to
trial central team.
Keeps oneself inspection ready and knowledgeable for current work by complying with relevant
training requirements and developing therapeutic knowledge sufficient for role and
responsibilities.
Works closely with LTM to ensure CAPA is completed for QA site audits and for quality issues
identified at the site during routine monitoring and other visit types, e.g. On Site Quality
Monitoring Visit (OSQMV).
If applicable, will support negotiation of investigator budgets at site level, support tracking of
costs and ensure payments are made at site level, maintaining site relationships.
May participate in the HA and IEC/IRB submission and notification processes as
required/appropriate.
May contribute as a mentor to a less experienced site manager or to process improvement and
training, as appropriate for business needs.
Ensure timely and accurate CTMS data entries / updates.
If applicable, region specific deliverables will be specified.
ducation and Experience Guidelines:
BA/BS degree.
Degree in a health or science related field.
2 years of clinical trial monitoring experience.
o Advanced: 3 to 5+ years of clinical trial monitoring experience.
Specific therapeutic area experience depending on the services need.
Strong working knowledge of ICH GCP, company standard operating procedures, local laws and
regulations, assigned protocols and associated protocol specific procedures including
monitoring guidelines.
Strong IT skills in appropriate software and company systems.
Willingness to travel with overnight stay away from home according to business needs.
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 maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised 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
At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. 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 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.
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
.jpg)
Teaser label
Inside ICONContent type
BlogsPublish date
01/17/2025
Summary
Five Reasons Why You Should Work at a Contract Research Organization Contract research organisations (CROs) play a pivotal role in advancing medical science, offering career opportunities that are
.jpg)
Teaser label
Career ProgressionContent type
BlogsPublish date
05/10/2024
Summary
Although many employers are returning to the office, we’re still seeing a mix of both video and in-person interviews in application processes. Early in 2020, the number of companies using video interv

Teaser label
Our PeopleContent type
BlogsPublish date
08/29/2023
Summary
To excel as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in a Clinical Research Organization (CRO), you need a combination of education, skills, and the right mindset. Brazil-based CRA II Debora shares her
Similar jobs at ICON
Salary
Location
Canada
Department
Clinical Monitoring
Location
Canada
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Monitoring
Job Type
Permanent
Description
As a CRA you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
Reference
2025-117285
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Monica HawkinsAuthor
Monica HawkinsSalary
Location
Canada
Department
Clinical Monitoring
Location
Canada
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Monitoring
Job Type
Permanent
Description
As a CRA you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
Reference
2025-117284
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Monica HawkinsAuthor
Monica HawkinsSalary
Location
Canada
Department
Clinical Monitoring
Location
Canada
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Monitoring
Job Type
Permanent
Description
As a CRA you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
Reference
2025-117283
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Monica HawkinsAuthor
Monica HawkinsSalary
Location
Canada
Department
Clinical Monitoring
Location
Canada
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Monitoring
Job Type
Permanent
Description
As a CRA you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
Reference
2025-117282
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Monica HawkinsAuthor
Monica HawkinsSalary
Location
Canada
Department
Clinical Monitoring
Location
Canada
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Monitoring
Job Type
Permanent
Description
As a CRA you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
Reference
2025-117281
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Monica HawkinsAuthor
Monica HawkinsSalary
Location
Canada
Department
Clinical Monitoring
Location
Canada
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Monitoring
Job Type
Permanent
Description
As a CRA you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
Reference
2025-117279
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Monica HawkinsAuthor
Monica Hawkins