Clinical Research Associate

ICON plc

Clinical Research Associate at ICON designing and analyzing clinical trials. Ensuring protocol compliance and high-quality clinical data in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial monitoring, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and local regulations while effectively managing site interactions and documentation. Proficient in supporting patient safety and recruitment efforts, with strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

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Clinical Trial MonitoringICH-GCP ComplianceCTMS ProficiencyETMF ManagementPatient Safety Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial MonitoringSite ComplianceData Query ResolutionDrug AccountabilitySite Budget Tracking

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

CTMSETMF

Industry Keywords

Early Development Clinical TrialsPhase I/II StudiesTherapeutic AreasSite VisitsRegulatory Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact between investigation sites and the sponsor for early development multi therapeutic clinical trials.
Conduct all types of site visits, including selection, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out
Ensure site compliance with ICH-GCP, SOPs, and regulations
Maintain up-to-date documentation in CTMS and eTMF systems
Support and track site staff training and maintain compliance records
Monitor patient safety, ensuring timely and accurate AE/SAE/PQC reporting
Support subject recruitment and retention efforts at the site level
Oversee drug accountability and ensure proper storage, return, or destruction
Resolve data queries and drive timely, high-quality data entry
Document site progress and escalate risks or issues to the clinical team
Assist in tracking site budgets and ensuring timely site payments (as applicable)
Collaborate with cross-functional partners including CTAs, LTMs, and CTMs

Requirements

What you’ll need

A graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent, or a qualified RN
Eligible to work in United States without visa sponsorship
0 to 6-month provider specific academy or <2 years of clinical trial monitoring experience or equivalent industry experience
Experienced monitoring early development Phase I/II clinical studies, across multiple therapeutic areas
Proficient in ICH-GCP, local regulatory requirements, and clinical systems like CTMS and eTMF
A clear communicator, problem-solver, and collaborative team player
Willing and able to travel up to 60% for on-site monitoring visits; preference given to candidates residing near major HUB airports to support efficient regional travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
Retirement and pension plans
Life assurance and disability coverage
Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways