Senior / Clinical Research Associate (m-f-d), Switzerland, German Speaking Region

We are hiring a Clinical Research Associate / Senior CRA (m-f-d) in Switzerland, German speaking region (Zurich/Zug ideal, Basel considered) to work closely with one of the most successful pharmaceutical companies. Fluent German and English is essential.

We would really like to hear from candidates who are already a Clinical Research Associates and wish to promote their responsibilities, remuneration or job title.

The Clinical Research Associate / Senior CRA is responsible for activities required to evaluate, initiate, monitor and close clinical sites in compliance with the Regulations and ICH/GCP Guidelines. The position is available for candidates with over 18 months of direct CRA experience, the job title of Clinical Research Associate or Senior CRA would be available depending on your experience level.

About ICON:

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.

• Ensures clinical study sites are conducting clinical trials in compliance with the respective protocol, SOPs and applicable ICH/GCP guidelines and regulations
• Conduct Investigator Profile and Clinical Site Initiation visits as well as Clinical Site Close-Out visits for studies of all phases (I, II, III, IV and NIS) in a range of different indications.
• Facilitate subject enrolment at the site level with focused patient recruitment strategies and action plans
• Identify site needs and site-related issues, escalate them and/or initiate corrective actions when necessary, providing solutions for site staff to facilitate the clinical trial process
• Ensures appropriate safety reporting as well as tracking and reporting of adverse events (AEs and SAEs)
• Assist in preparing sites for audits, review audit reports and contributes to resolve

• BA/BS/BSc degree or similar
• Familiarity with ICH/GCP guidelines plus local codes of practice as applicable

• At least 18 months of direct CRA experience for the CRA level, more experience is required for a Senior CRA.

• Fluent in English and German
• High travel
• Good working knowledge of common software packages
• Flexibility and Team skills

If this sound good to you, then please apply online or message the lead recruiter, Michael Kellitt for further information:

Michael Kellitt, Senior Recruitment Consultant DACH at ICON Strategic Solutions
Mobile: +49 173 170 2681
Michael.Kellitt@iconplc.com

Benefits of Working in ICON:

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.

At 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.

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, 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.