Senior Clinical Research Associate

ICON plc

Clinical Research Associate monitoring oncology clinical trials across Central/East U.S. Engaging with sites, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, and managing study logistics.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,520 - $138,150 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead on clinical trial monitoring tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Monitor clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
Conduct site visits to assess site performance, resolve issues, and provide support to ensure 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
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.
Ophthalmology experience required
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 60%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trial monitoringdata integritysite managementregulatory requirementsGood Clinical Practice (GCP)clinical trial processesproblem-solvingorganizational skillsmonitoring practicestraining and guidance

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsstakeholder managementinfluencecollaborationrelationship buildingcontinuous improvementsupporttimely reportingproject management