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 Clinical Research Associate (CRA), you will coordinate all aspects of the clinical monitoring and site management process in accordance with regulatory guidelines, local regulations and standard operating procedures.
In this role you will be a decision maker, solving problems independently or as part of the client and ICON team.
You will be managing competing priorities, supporting the on-site team, ensuring investigators follow the clinical trial protocol, providing training, and most importantly, motivating the team to ensure high quality results.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor multiple Phase I, II, III & IV clinical trial sites, across different therapeutic areas.Assist other CRAs with co-monitoring activities both remote and on-site.Utilise your customer service mindset with your sites focusing on delivering value, building loyalty and trust to create a positive impact and strong relationship with investigators and study coordinators where respect, knowledge and commitment to ICH/GCP guidelines are key to successful trial conduct.Act as the main sponsor representative, providing key project updates.Collaborate with the team, developing commitment to study timelines and objectives through regular visits with site staff in-person and remotely.Review 'source to CRF/eCRF,' ensuring patient safety and data integrity aspect of the study.Be the first point of contact for study sites, escalating any concerns/issues to other departments including Safety, Investigational Medicinal Product, Local Study Managers and management team as appropriate.Oversee the sites' adherence to GCP/ICH practices, ensuring quality of study conduct.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree (or equivalent) with 2-4 years of relevant healthcare experience in the pharma or clinical research industry.Minimum 6-12 months of monitoring and site management experience.Scientific background.Proficiency with medical terminology.Working knowledge of Local Regulations.A demonstrated working knowledge of ICH/GCP Guidelines.Excellent record-keeping skills and attention to detail.Experience conducting Site Selection, Initiation, Routine Monitoring and Close Out Visits both remotely and on-site.Fluent in English, both written and oral.#J-18808-Ljbffr