Senior CRA

As a Senior CRA, you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

JOB OBJECTIVE

Maximizing site performance and site engagement in Sponsor conducted clinical studies. Leveraging strong clinical operational and therapeutic expertise (scientific, clinical, disease states, and treatment alternatives knowledge within the therapeutic area(s)) to support execution of the clinical studies.

Responsible for the planning, initiation, coordination and management of all monitoring and monitoring-related activities as well as supervision of all site-related activities to ensure compliance with Sponsor's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and regulatory requirements.  Engages with clinical sites to develop, build, and maintain strong relationships with investigators/staff that will ensure high quality investigative sites to support Sponsor's clinical development programs. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as well as third party vendors. Provide operational support to the CPM/Sr CPM to deliver the study within planned timelines and according to required standards of quality and compliance. Evaluate, screen and develop high quality investigative sites to support Sponsor clinical development programs

Responsibilities:

Site Engagement Deliverables:

• Develop, communicate, and execute Site Engagement Strategy/Plan working closely with the Sponsor Clinical Team and key internal stake holders throughout the life cycle of Sponsor clinical trials
• Support Sponsor clinical team in coordinating and executing site engagement activities by understanding the competitive landscape, capturing trial hurdles and using motivational tactics to ensure timely delivery of Sponsor trials
• Engage, evaluate and develop a global network of high performing sites through coordinated, consistent interactions using multiple communication channels to create awareness of Sponsor and its activities thereby increasing their desire to partner with Sponsor
• Develop & maintain relationships with site engagement organizations; assist in identification of high performing sites and key opinion leaders that can contribute to Sponsor forums, boards and/or discussions
• Interact/train new investigators to work on Sponsor clinical trials

Monitoring Deliverables:

• Responsible for all kinds of site visits (e.g. Selection / Initiation / Monitoring / Close-out / Motivational / Support) and sites’ performance regarding set-up, conduct and data collection
• Primary contact for sites regarding study-related issues.
• Responsible for the early engagement with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)/ sites / patients organizations and key contact point for these throughout the study.
• Interact/train new investigators to work on Sponsor clinical trials.
• Attend key therapeutic trainings/meetings and/or industry trainings.
• Support CPM in management of the study, including but not limited to:
• Vendor management
• Training
• Logistics
• Selection of sites
• Maintenance of study tracking
• Oversight of eTMF
• Close cooperation with the Clinical Project Managers and members of the Clinical Trial Teams to inform on all aspects of the clinical trial status at site.
• Ensure appropriate engagement and communication with internal stakeholders regarding site visits and related activities.
• Support the development of key study documents including, but not limited to Case Report Form (CRFs), diaries, informed consent/participant information, the study concept and protocols/amendments including presentations and Investigator Meetings or other trial-related meetings.
• Prepare and/or review monitoring tools, e.g. monitoring manual
• Support CRO/vendor selection activities and provide input in development of contract specifications regarding monitoring activities for clinical trials.
• Review and approval of site regulatory packages
• Prepare or review responses to questions from Regulatory Authorities and IRBs/ECs.

Depending on trial setting:

• Train appropriate internal and CRO personnel on trial-specific monitoring requirements.
• Track monitoring activities including review of regulatory package status, visit reports, queries (nature and frequency), and ensure timely collection of the data.
• Conduct co-monitoring visits with internal or CRO personnel to ensure quality of trial and initiate corrective actions where appropriate.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and/or CRO industry is required with a preference towards individuals who have experience in site engagement or an investigator facing role (e.g. clinical project manager, study director/coordinator, clinical research associate, patient/site engagement companies)
• S., M.S. degree in a life science/biological related field preferred. At least three years experience in monitoring of trials in clinical development environment, preferably in phase 2-4 if responsibility for phase 2-4.
• Strong Knowledge of GCP and ICH Guidelines.

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 maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

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, colour, 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.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

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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