Senior Medical Research Associate

Senior Medical Research Associate-Salt Lake City, UT-Office with Flex

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 Medical Research Associate to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Medical Research Associate at ICON, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating clinical research activities, ensuring compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards. You will work closely with clinical teams, investigators, and sites to facilitate the successful execution of clinical trials.

• Leading the planning, execution, and monitoring of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement study plans, site selection, and recruitment strategies.
• Conducting site visits to assess compliance, provide training, and support investigators and site staff in study conduct.
• Monitoring study progress, tracking key milestones, and reporting on study metrics to ensure timely project delivery.
• Managing study documentation and ensuring accurate data collection and reporting in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Participating in the development and review of study-related documents, including informed consent forms, case report forms, and study manuals.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior research associates, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Staying current with industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure best practices in clinical research.

• Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences field or a related discipline. An advanced degree or certification in clinical research (e.g., CRC, CRA) is a plus.
• Extensive experience in clinical research, with a strong understanding of study protocols, regulatory requirements, and GCP guidelines.
• Proven experience in managing clinical trials, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining data integrity and quality standards.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and meetings as required.

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, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. 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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