Medical Research Representative/Medisch Research Assistent / Medisch Researchmedewerker
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Medical Research Representative (MRA)
Medisch Research Assistent / Medisch Researchmedewerker
At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse and dynamic teams play a key role in driving innovation and advancing clinical research to improve patient outcomes worldwide. As we continue to grow, we are currently seeking a Medical Research Representative (MRA) to join our team and support the successful delivery of clinical research studies.
In this role, you will act as a vital link between ICON and our medical research sites, building strong partnerships and ensuring smooth communication and collaboration throughout the research lifecycle.
What You Will Be Doing
Building and maintaining strong relationships with medical research sites, investigators, and key stakeholders to support the effective delivery of clinical studies
Supporting research sites with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) to ensure compliance and data quality
Collaborating closely with internal teams such as Clinical Operations, Project Management, and Regulatory Affairs on site selection, feasibility, and study start-up activities
Conducting site visits and assessments to evaluate site capabilities, monitor study progress, and proactively resolve issues
Acting as a primary point of contact for site inquiries, providing timely guidance and support
Monitoring site performance and study metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions where needed
Your Profile
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field (advanced degree preferred)
Proven experience in clinical research, ideally within a CRO or sponsor environment
Solid understanding of clinical trial operations, GCP, and relevant regulatory requirements
Fluency in Dutch at C2 level or equivalent is required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel as required for site visits, investigator meetings, and conferences
A strong commitment to quality, integrity, and patient-focused research
Why ICON?
At ICON, you’ll be part of a global organization where your work truly makes a difference. We offer a collaborative culture, opportunities for development and progression, and the chance to contribute to research that changes lives.
Come and join us as we shape the future of clinical research — together.
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Medisch Research Assistent / Medisch Researchmedewerker (MRA)
Bij ICON maken onze mensen het verschil. Onze diverse en dynamische teams spelen een essentiële rol in het stimuleren van innovatie en het bevorderen van klinisch onderzoek om patiëntuitkomsten wereldwijd te verbeteren. In het kader van onze groei zijn wij op zoek naar een Medisch Research Assistent / Medisch Researchmedewerker (MRA) ter versterking van ons team.
In deze functie fungeer je als belangrijke schakel tussen ICON en medische onderzoekscentra en zorg je voor effectieve communicatie en samenwerking gedurende het volledige onderzoeksproces.
Wat ga je doen
Opbouwen en onderhouden van sterke relaties met medische onderzoekscentra, onderzoekers en andere belangrijke stakeholders
Ondersteunen van onderzoekscentra bij studieprotocollen, regelgeving en Good Clinical Practice (GCP) om naleving en datakwaliteit te waarborgen
Samenwerken met interne teams zoals Clinical Operations, Project Management en Regulatory Affairs bij site selectie, haalbaarheidsstudies en studieopstart
Uitvoeren van site visits en beoordelingen om de capaciteiten van onderzoekscentra te evalueren, voortgang te monitoren en knelpunten tijdig te signaleren
Fungeren als eerste aanspreekpunt voor vragen van onderzoekscentra en het bieden van tijdige en passende ondersteuning
Monitoren van siteprestaties en studiemetrics en het initiëren van verbeteracties waar nodig
Jouw Profiel
Afgeronde bacheloropleiding in een wetenschappelijke of zorggerelateerde richting (master is een pré)
Aantoonbare ervaring in klinisch onderzoek, bij voorkeur binnen een CRO- of sponsoromgeving
Goede kennis van klinische trialprocessen, GCP en relevante wet- en regelgeving
Uitstekende beheersing van de Nederlandse taal op C2-niveau of gelijkwaardig (vereist)
Sterke communicatieve en sociale vaardigheden en het vermogen om effectief samen te werken met diverse stakeholders
Uitstekende organisatorische vaardigheden en goed in staat om prioriteiten te stellen in een dynamische werkomgeving
Bereidheid om te reizen voor site visits, investigator meetings en congressen
Een sterke focus op kwaliteit, integriteit en het verbeteren van patiëntenzorg
Waarom ICON?
Bij ICON werk je binnen een internationale organisatie waar jouw bijdrage écht impact heeft. Wij bieden een collegiale werkomgeving, volop ontwikkelmogelijkheden en de kans om mee te werken aan onderzoek dat levens verandert.
Sluit je bij ons aan en bouw mee aan de toekomst van klinisch onderzoek.
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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