Senior Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Central/Eastern Region

Senior Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Central/Eastern Region

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

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

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Conducting qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits in accordance with study protocols and ICH-GCP guidelines

• Ensuring the rights, safety, and well-being of study participants are protected

• Verifying the accuracy and completeness of data collected at investigative sites

• Collaborating closely with site staff and cross-functional teams to proactively identify and resolve study-related issues

• Ensuring all study documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and audit-ready

• Providing training and support to site personnel on study procedures and regulatory requirements

• Monitoring complex Phase 1 oncology trials, which may include dose-escalation, first-in-human, and combination therapy protocols

• This is a high-impact role ideal for professionals with strong clinical monitoring skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for advancing oncology research at the forefront of innovation.

You Are:

• A dedicated clinical research professional with an undergraduate degree in a clinical, scientific, or health-related field from an accredited institution — or equivalent relevant experience. A licensed healthcare professional (e.g., RN) is also acceptable.

• An experienced Clinical Research Associate with 5+ years of clinical monitoring experience, including at least 1-2 years of on-site monitoring

• Located in the central or eastern region with the ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

• 2-3 years of oncology experience required

• Proficient in feasibility assessments, site selection, and site start-up activities preferred

• Familiar with or experienced in Phase 1 dose escalation studies (preferred)

• Comfortable supporting budget negotiations and resolving site-level challenges (preferred)

• Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative — a team player who takes initiative and communicates effectively

• Well-versed in ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable local regulatory requirements

• Able to lead observation and performance monitoring visits and act as a resource across functional teams to ensure study progress

• Skilled in managing tasks that require advanced negotiation and problem-solving

• Fluent in spoken and written English

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employment visa sponsorship

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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