Site Management Associate

About the role

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations.

With our patients at the center 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.
 

As a Site Management Associate at ICON you will be responsible for managing, implementing and monitoring clinical studies, with support, in a team setting within a global organization. This position is office based in Milan.

Following an initial training period, you will begin working on large global projects within a variety of therapeutic areas. The work of a Site Management Associate is varied and challenging whilst offering you the opportunity to use your language skills. 

As a Site Management Associate at ICON, your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying, training/initiating and closing out study sites
• Conducting remote site monitoring visits and/or targeted on-site visits as needed
• Training Site Staff on essential processes and systems
• Collection and management of essential documents
• Managing study sites and the required protocols, amendments and/or deviations, assuring that data is reported accurately and timelines are maintained
• Serving as the primary point of contact for Investigator site staff
• Performing study tracking

You will be working within a project and team-based environment with both internal and external stakeholders. Given the client focused and fast paced nature of the Site Management Associate position, we are looking for pro-active individuals who have a keen eye for detail.

What you need:

• Successful candidates will possess a clinical or life science degree (5 year degree)
• The ability to adapt quickly to new computer systems. 
• Some experience working within a CRO, Pharmaceutical or hospital/healthcare environment would be preferred but is not essential
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Fluency in Italian and English
• We would also welcome some previous experience as a CRA or an In-house CRA.
• Office Based position in MILAN

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 through the form below.

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