Lead CRA

Lead CRA

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.

As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Leading site management activities, including site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits, to ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for clinical sites, addressing site queries, and resolving issues to maintain site engagement and performance.
• Ensuring the integrity of clinical data by conducting thorough source data verification, reviewing site records, and monitoring for protocol deviations.
• Mentoring and providing guidance to CRAs, contributing to their professional development and supporting the consistent application of best practices across studies.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including clinical project managers, data managers, and biostatisticians, to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry, with a proven track record of managing complex clinical trials.
• In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to manage and motivate CRAs and site staff effectively.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to managing site performance and resolving issues.
• Experience in Gene Therapy or Ophthalmology studies (will consider other complex indications)

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• 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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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