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About the role
At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives. Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touchpoint. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development. That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it. If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.
As a SSU CRA at ICON, you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
We are looking for motivated SSU CRA based in Paris/Ile de France to join our sponsor dedicated model.
What you will be doing:
As a SSU CRA you will focuse on Site Relationship Management to ensure sustainable trial execution at Site.
Accountable for Site selection as well as study specific start-up activities and deliverables of assigned sites for Phase I-IV trials within the country.
Proactive site preparation and early identification of real site needs and issues and lose handover to CRAs for all sites (from issue management to risk management).
Key responsibilities:
• Supports SSU strategy in close collaboration with SSU Team Lead, Feasibility Manager ad Site Partner Manager.
• Accountable for timely start-up activities from country allocation until site green light at assigned sites.
• Conduct site selection visits and verifies site legibility for specific studies.
• Main contact for trial sites during site selection, study start up and IRB/IEC and HA submission preparation
• Collects submission relevant documents
You will need:
- Solid experience as CRA within CRO/Pharma company
- Strong expertise on site selection
- Study start up experience and knowledge
- Familiarity with ICH/GCP guidelines plus local codes of practice as applicable
- Attention to detail, organizational skills, time management & prioritization
- Organizational skills to support several team members
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Fluency in english
Willingness to travel less than "normal CRA"
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
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Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits
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, 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 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 role
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At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential. See all locations Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
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