Senior Clinical Research Associate (Sr CRA)

About the Role Senior Clinical Research Associate at ICON plc will oversee and manage clinical trial activities to ensure they are conducted in accordance with protocol, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. This role emphasizes technical monitoring, quality improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive successful trial execution. What You'll Do

• 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.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60% as required. What We're Looking For
• 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.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 60%). Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.
• Various annual leave entitlements.
• Health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks) with 24-hour access to a global network of professionals for well-being support.
• Life assurance and flexible country-specific optional benefits (e.g., childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others).
• ICON values inclusion & belonging, with an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates.

Note: This posting reflects a specific role at ICON. If you meet some but not all requirements, ICON encourages you to apply anyway as there may be other suitable roles.