Senior Clinical Research Associate

ICON plc California City, California, US

About the Role

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. As a Senior CRA at ICON Plc, you will oversee and manage clinical trial activities to ensure they are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. This position is sponsor dedicated looking for a CRA with strong Oncology experience. You will lead on clinical trial monitoring tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement. Monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. Conducting site visits to assess site performance, resolve issues, and provide support to ensure successful trial execution. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting. Providing training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to maintain high standards of clinical trial conduct. Building and maintaining effective relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to facilitate smooth trial operations. You will have a strong foundation in clinical trial monitoring, with the experience to work independently and guide others. 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. Willingness to travel as required (approximately 60%) Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based. ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development. 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 Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers. Inclusion and Accessibility We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor clinical trial sites for protocol and GCP adherence
  • Lead on site visits and issue resolution
  • Train and guide site staff and other CRAs

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline
  • Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate
  • Ability to travel ~60%

Required Skills

clinical trial monitoring GCP data integrity site management regulatory compliance

Keywords

Senior CRA Oncology clinical research monitoring GCP

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