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Study Start Up Associate I & II (Site Activation Associate)

  1. Mexico City
JR125619
  1. Study Start Up
  2. ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

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Study Start Up Associate I & II (Site Activation Associate) - Mexico - Homebased

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.

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 organization: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organization that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. 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.

The Role:

Study Strat Up Associate II (Site Activation Associate)

Summary:

Participate on clinical trial Start Up activities by understanding the clinical site activation requirements and assist the sites in their progress, ensuring that site activation is executed according to plans.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversees day to day execution and site progress for all aspects and tasks related to site activation for the assigned projects and sites.

  • Assist and engage with sites to ensures that site staff team members are progressing throughout site activation in accordance with the site activation plans and in accordance with the site activation requirements, in an effective manner to meet sponsor timelines and expectations and in compliance with ICON/client KPIs, ICON/client SOPs.

  • Support internal tools set up, maintenance and timely updates and ensure site adoption of ICON tools. Contribute to effective site activation process and timelines.

  • Participate to internal study reviews with study teams to contribute to risk identification and contribute to action planning.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferably in life sciences

  • Minimum of 1 to +2 years of experience in Clinical Research environment (Experience as Senior CTA, IHCRA, CRA I is a plus)

  • Project management skill set

  • Understanding of regulatory and submission processes in many different countries

  • Excellent English written and verbal communication

  • Ability to work to tight deadlines

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That is 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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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.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

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