[Hiring] In House Clinical Research Associate @ICON plc

Role Description

Join ICON in a Functional Service Provider (FSP) partnership supporting a global biopharmaceutical organisation delivering innovative clinical development programs. We are seeking an In-House CRA (IHCRA) to provide critical centralized support to CRAs and study teams, playing a key role in site management, remote monitoring, and study coordination activities.

This role is ideal for candidates with CRO or pharmaceutical experience, or experienced Study Coordinators looking to transition into a sponsor-aligned environment and gain exposure to monitoring activities. You will work closely with CRAs and cross-functional teams to ensure clinical trials are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide centralized support to CRAs in managing investigative sites
• Perform remote monitoring activities, including EDC and data review
• Track site performance, patient recruitment, and data entry timelines
• Liaise with sites to follow up on queries, documentation, and action items
• Support study start-up activities, including site documentation and supplies coordination
• Assist with eTMF review and quality control at site and country level
• Support preparation and follow-up of monitoring visits
• Act as a key contact for sites between monitoring visits
• Assist with contract and site documentation processes where required
• Contribute to study tracking, reporting, and communication across teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field (or RN qualification)
• 2–3 years’ clinical research experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical company, or as a Study Coordinator
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, clinical trial processes, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with EDC, CTMS, and clinical trial systems
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving capability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrix environment

Benefits

• 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