Clinical Research Associate
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development
As a CRA at ICON, you will contribute to our clinical trial operations function, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes across our clinical programs. This is a sponsor dedicated program focused on monitoring Oncology studies in Western Canada.
What You Will Do:
Your role will involve delivering clinical trial monitoring work to a high standard, working closely with your team and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
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Working independently and actively to coordinate all activities for setting up and monitoring a study, completing accurate study status reports and maintaining study documentation
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Running sponsor generated queries efficiently and taking responsibility for study cost efficiency; you will also participate in the preparation and review of study documentation and feasibility studies for new proposals as required.
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Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, clinical investigators, and site staff.
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Ensure patient safety by ensuring compliance with ICON's procedures, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
Your Profile:
You will bring relevant clinical trial monitoring experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.
Required qualifications and experience:
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University degree in medicine, science, or equivalent
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Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and the expertise to review and evaluate medical data
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Excellent written and verbal communication in English
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Experience monitoring Oncology studies
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Good social skills enabling you to deal with queries in a timely manner
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Willingness to travel as required (approximately 60%)
En tant que CRA chez ICON, vous contribuerez à la fonction des opérations d’essais cliniques en travaillant de manière collaborative afin de fournir des résultats de haute qualité dans le cadre de nos programmes cliniques. Il s’agit d’un programme dédié sponsorisé, axé sur le suivi d’études en oncologie dans l’Ouest canadien.
Votre rôle consistera à assurer le suivi des essais cliniques selon des standards élevés, en collaboration étroite avec votre équipe et les parties prenantes.
Principales responsabilités :
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Travailler de manière autonome et proactive pour coordonner toutes les activités liées à la mise en place et au suivi des études, rédiger des rapports d’avancement précis et maintenir la documentation des études.
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Gérer efficacement les demandes (queries) émises par le sponsor et être responsable de l’optimisation des coûts des études ; participer également à la préparation et à la revue de la documentation des études ainsi qu’aux études de faisabilité pour de nouvelles propositions, si nécessaire.
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Développer et maintenir des relations solides et collaboratives avec les parties prenantes clés, les investigateurs cliniques et le personnel des sites.
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Garantir la sécurité des patients en assurant la conformité avec les procédures d’ICON, les protocoles et les exigences réglementaires.
Vous apporterez une expérience pertinente en monitoring d’essais cliniques, ainsi que les qualifications et compétences suivantes :
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Diplôme universitaire en médecine, sciences ou équivalent
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Connaissance des directives ICH-GCP et capacité à examiner et évaluer des données médicales
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Excellentes compétences en communication écrite et orale en anglais
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Expérience en monitoring d’études en oncologie
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Bonnes compétences relationnelles permettant de traiter les demandes (queries) de manière efficace et en temps opportun
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Disponibilité pour des déplacements professionnels fréquents (environ 60 %)
What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
