Senior Clinical Research Associate

We are currently seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join our diverse and dynamic ICON Biotech team.

Our biotech division of 8,000 people operates with a mindset aligned to small and mid-sized biopharma. Our tailored teams and management understand the different pressures that are faced by Biotechs and will engage, collaborate and share ownership in the delivery of your clinical trials. 

As a Senior CRA at ICON Plc, you will play a critical role in overseeing and managing clinical trial activities to ensure they are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. You will contribute to the success of clinical trials by ensuring data integrity, participant safety, and compliance throughout the study lifecycle.

This role requires residency in the Paris or Lyon areas and can be office-based (Hybrid) or remote.

What you will be doing

• Independently monitor Phase I–III clinical trials to ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements

• Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits

• Manage study documentation, regulatory submissions, and ethics/IRB approvals

• Resolve issues, and provide support to ensure successful trial execution.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting.

• Providing training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to maintain high standards of clinical trial conduct.

• Building and maintaining effective relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to facilitate smooth trial operations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and site staff to ensure high-quality data and patient safety

• Ensure study cost efficiency and timely issue resolution

• Managing clinical studies in France across multiple therapeutic areas including Oncology, (solid tumor and hematology/Car T cell), NASH, Neurology, Psychiatry, Cardiology and Dermatology.

Your profile

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, nursing, or medicine.

• Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements within a CRO environment.

• Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and site management, with proficiency in relevant clinical trial software and tools.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive compliance within a complex environment.

• Fluency in French and professional proficiency in English

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.

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