Intern

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.

Intern – Clinical Delivery 

What will you be doing? 

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to rotate through various roles to gain experience in Clinical Delivery. Duties may include, but are not limited to the below: 

• Serve as point of contact/liaison for sites 

• Assist in identifying study sites by performing site feasibility and recruitment tasks 

• Collect essential regulatory documents and ensure compliance with regulatory and ICH/GCP guidelines and ICON SOPs. 

• Set up and maintain site-related data in applicable clinical systems according to procedures and guidelines 

• Ensure timely and complete data entry by site. Perform data review inclusive of site level data, query resolution, facilitate database closure and freezing procedures as per study plans. 

• Perform risk assessment and management responsibilities throughout projects including site process evaluation, addressing follow up items, and issue escalation. 

• Manage additional clinical operations tasks as required and outlined in study job task list. 

• Facilitate ordering and tracking of trial materials as needed 

• Assist project teams with trial progress tracking by updating the Clinical Trial Management systems, providing access to study/client systems (as appropriate) 

• Provide education, feedback, and support to Study Teams in order to build knowledge and awareness of good document management practices and TMF for clinical trials. 

• Ensure complete TMF is in place at time of study close/submission  

What do you need to have? 

• Must be currently enrolled as a rising senior in a bachelors program or as a masters level students in a Clinical Research Degree program targeting a Spring 2025 graduation, or enrolled in a Clinical Research Certificate program with a Bachelors degree in life or health sciences.

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

• Confidence in technology use 

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail 

• Superb resourcefulness, critical thinking, and problem solving skills with a solutions focus 

• Exemplary communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills 

• Adaptability and ability to shift priorities as business needs change 

• Ability to learn systems, software, and processes quickly 

• Ability to read, write and speak Italian and English fluently 

• Availability to work a minimum of 4 days/week (32-40 hours/week) 

• Program runs April ‘24 through Dec ‘ 2

• Must be 18 years or older 

• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in Italy, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON 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 through the form below.