Study Start Up Associate

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations. With our patients at the centre 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 Study Start Up Associate you will be dedicated to one of our global pharmaceutical clients; with whom ICON shares a culture of innovation, flexibility and a common vision of bringing life-improving drugs to market. Leading by example, you can set the standard of excellence and enjoy a challenging career in our exclusive programs.

As an SSUA, you will be a key member of the Study Start Up Team whilst also interacting and collaborating with study sites, additional internal and external customers to predict timelines and ensuring that all site activation requirements are met.  This varied role requires a delivery focused approach to ensure that all essential documents needed for site activation are collected and reviewed and that any potential issues are identified and escalated before they become critical.

Our SSUA must be highly organized, have the ability to work with shifting priorities in order to meet demand and be able to analyse data and metrics effectively in addition to using our various industry leading technology platforms.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Perform a variety of routine essential document collection, review, negotiate to ensure successful site activation
• Perform recruitment of study sites, ensuring activities, documents and all other clinical data are accurately tracked and documented for project lifecycle
• Complete submissions and notifications to regulatory authorities, ethics committees and other bodies
• Accountable for Site Start-Up for assigned clinical

Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent
• A first solid SSU experience
• Strong collaborative and time management skills
• Critical thinker and a good eye for detail
• Preferred previous experience of working in a CRO or pharma environment
• Proficiency with office applications, and aptitude for learning new software and systems
• Knowledge of CFR and ICH/GCP requirements is
• Fluency in Italian and English

We believe our Clinical Operations team is second to none. You will receive the support you need to develop personally and professionally and work in an environment where you matter. Our team pushes forward together. United in solving problems, developing close site relationships and reaching the end goal. Operating as a key part of a global study team, the CRA plays a fundamental role in our clients’ drug development processes.

Why 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.

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.

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.

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.