Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

About the role

Join us and advance your career with an industry‑leading CRO. As a Senior CRA at ICON, you will play a critical role in overseeing and managing clinical trial activities to ensure they are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Conduct site visits to assess performance, resolve issues, and provide support for successful trial execution.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting.
• Provide training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to maintain high standards of clinical trial conduct.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to facilitate smooth trial operations.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, nursing, or medicine.
• Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate with a strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and site management, with proficiency in relevant clinical trial software and tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence and drive compliance within a complex environment.
• Ability to travel at least 60% of the time (international and domestic) and possess a valid driver’s licence.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and a range of health‑insurance options for you and your family.
• Various annual leave entitlements and flexible, country‑specific optional benefits such as childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, and health assessments.
• Retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan for the future.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks) providing 24‑hour access to professional support for you and your family.
• Life assurance and other flexible benefits tailored to local markets.