Senior Clinical Research Associate – Oncology

ICON plc

Senior Clinical Research Associate monitoring oncology trials for ICON, a global clinical research organisation. Conducting site visits, ensuring compliance, and overseeing patient safety, data quality, and site performance.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,520 - $138,150 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in site monitoring, compliance with ICH-GCP and local regulations, and proficiency in clinical systems such as CTMS and eTMF. Capable of managing site relationships, ensuring patient safety, and supporting subject recruitment and retention.

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On-Site Monitoring ExperienceICH-GCP ComplianceCTMS ProficiencyETMF ProficiencyPharmaceutical Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Site SelectionRoutine MonitoringClose-Out VisitsData Query ResolutionAdverse Event ReportingDrug AccountabilityDocumentation ManagementBudget TrackingPatient Safety MonitoringSite Compliance

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Life SciencesRegistered Nurse (RN) Qualification

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsCRO IndustryOncologyHematologyRegulatory RequirementsSite Staff TrainingPatient RecruitmentCompliance RecordsMonitoring VisitsNortheast Region Travel

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact between investigational sites and the sponsor
Conduct site selection, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits
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 and ensure timely, accurate AE/SAE/PQC reporting
Support subject recruitment and retention at the site level
Oversee drug accountability and 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 timely site payments as applicable
Collaborate with CTAs, LTMs, and CTMs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or equivalent, or qualified RN
Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
3+ years of on-site monitoring experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry
Experience across multiple therapeutic areas, ideally including Oncology and Hematology
Proficiency in ICH-GCP and local regulatory requirements
Proficiency with clinical systems such as CTMS and eTMF
Willing and able to travel up to 50% for on-site monitoring visits across the northeast region
Preference for candidates residing in New Jersey or New York near major hub airports

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