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Study Support Assistant

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ICON has an opportunity for a Study Support Assistant (SSA). Our Study Support Assistant's at ICON play a key role, 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
  • As a SSA, you will support 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
  • Assist the team with submission progress tracking by updating the relevant ICON/Sponsor tracking system. Be competent with ICON/Sponsor Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS).
  • Set, 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
  • Assist 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
  • Research or Healthcare related academic or work experience would be preferable but not essential
  • Good written and spoken English required for country assignments

Benefits of Working in ICON :

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.

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

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