JUMP TO CONTENT

Study Support Assistant

061390_1573016406

About the role

This vacancy has now expired. Please click here to view live vacancies.

ICON has an opportunity for a Study Support Assistant (SSA). Our Study Support Assistant's play a key role in independently assisting the team to ensure the most effective and efficient study start up, by providing administrative and tracking support.

Study Support Assistant role within ICON you will be responsible for:

· Supporting the Study Start up Associate with tasks including; tracking, filling, collating and verifying, for completeness, submission documentation for submission to the Regulatory/Competent Authority (CA)/Ethics Committee(EC) and other relevant authorities and assisting in the translation of these documents

· Assisting the team with submission progress tracking by updating the relevant ICON/Sponsor tracking system. Be competent with ICON/Sponsor Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS).

· Setting, up, organize and maintain department electronic filing systems. Organize and attend meetings as requested and assist in the production of slides, overheads etc as needed

· Assisting in the co-ordination of payments to CA/EC and other relevant authorities and be familiar with ICH GCP and relevant ICON SOPs

Role Profile

· The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, or local equivalent with good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with meticulous attention to detail

· Experience handling study start up process, including PMDA submission, site contract and ICF.

Benefits

We provide all employees with the resources for success, we provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.

In addition you will have the opportunity to develop within your role and take on further responsibilities, with excellent benefits, competitive pay and bonus incentives.

What's Next?

Following your application, if you are successful you will be invited to an initial telephone interview with one of our dedicated recruiters who will be able to provide you with more details of this opportunity.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

List #1

Day in the life

video job interview
Interviewing at ICON

Teaser label

Inside ICON

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

01/05/2026

Summary

Interviewing at ICON: What to Expect Applying for a new role can feel uncertain, particularly when recruitment processes use digital tools or assessments that may be unfamiliar. At ICON, we want ca

Teaser label

Learn what to expect when interviewing at ICON, and how hiring decisions are always made by people.

Read more
Job application note
Applying to ICON: How Workday’s ATS Works and How to Stand Out

Teaser label

Inside ICON

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

01/05/2026

Summary

What is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)? An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software used by organisations to manage the recruitment process from job posting through to hiring. It acts as a

Teaser label

Learn how ICON uses Workday’s applicant tracking system (ATS), what recruiters see, and how to optimise your application.

Read more
Headshot of male
Leading Through Change: Zhong Yao's Journey at ICON in China

Teaser label

Our People

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

12/10/2025

Summary

Zhong Yao's Journey at ICON Plc in China Zhong Yao's career in clinical research spans over two decades, with leadership roles across major CROs and a commitment to advancing healthcare in China.

Teaser label

From culture to collaboration, Zhong Yao explains how ICON China delivers quality clinical trials, and empowers local talent.

Read more
View all

Similar jobs at ICON

Primary Medical Coder

Salary

Location

United States of America

Location

Multiple US Locations

Remote Working

Remote

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Clinical Data Management

Job Type

Permanent

Description

The Senior Medical Coder performs Medical Coding tasks commensurate with Medical Coding conventions and processes for multiple studies in different therapeutic areas. The Medical Coder provides suppor

Reference

JR141881

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Kala Murphy

Author

Kala Murphy
Kala Murphy

Author

Kala Murphy
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Medical Research Associate

Salary

Location

US, San Antonio, TX, IDS

Location

San Antonio

Remote Working

Office Based

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Clinic

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We are currently seeking a Medical Research Associate to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Medical Research Associate at ICON, you will be responsible for meeting/greeting clinical research volu

Reference

JR135199

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Stephanie Curran Read more Shortlist Save this role
Director, Imaging & Cardiac Data Management

Salary

Location

US, Blue Bell (ICON)

Department

Full Service - Development & Commercialisation Solutions

Location

Multiple US Locations

Blue Bell

Remote Working

Office or Home

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Clinical Data Management

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We have an incredible opportunity for a Director, Data Management to join ICON’s Imaging Cardiac Services team. The Director, Data Management will direct the day-to-day management of the Imaging Data

Reference

JR141480

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Tallulah Pierre Read more Shortlist Save this role
ICF Manager

Salary

Location

US, Blue Bell (ICON)

Location

Blue Bell

Remote Working

Remote

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Medical & Scientific Affairs

Job Type

Permanent

Description

As a Medical Affairs Coordinator, working as an ICF Manager, exclusively assigned and embedded within a Pharmaceutical Company. In this role, you will take ownership of the end-to-end development and

Reference

JR136380

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Melissa Benner Read more Shortlist Save this role
US, Remote, Senior Manager, Procurement- IVRS

Salary

Location

US, Blue Bell (ICON)

Location

North Carolina

Blue Bell

Remote Working

Remote

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Procurement

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement with IVRS experience to join our diverse and dynamic team. As the Senior Manager in this role at ICON, you will be responsible for overseeing the

Reference

JR141891

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Jamie Pruitt

Author

Jamie Pruitt
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Clinical Site Associate

Salary

Location

Italy, Milan

Department

Clinical Monitoring

Location

Milan

Remote Working

Office Based

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Clinical Monitoring

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Clinical Site Associate (CSA)We are currently seeking a Clinical Site Associate (CSA) to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a CSA at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in supporting clinical trial

Reference

JR142035

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Sophie Bingham Read more Shortlist Save this role
View Jobs

Browse popular job categories below or search all jobs above