Senior Clinical Research Associate

ICON plc

Senior Clinical Research Associate overseeing and managing clinical trial activities ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Collaborating with teams and training site staff to maintain high conduct standards.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

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
Fluent in German and English
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 60%)

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Clinical Trial ProcessesRegulatory RequirementsMonitoring PracticesOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsStakeholder ManagementInfluencing Skills