[Hiring] Senior Clinical Trial Associate @ICON plc

Role Description

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise. As a Senior CTA at ICON, you will support the management and monitor of clinical trial sites by ensuring compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

You will be an experienced Clinical Trial Assistant who can quickly integrate into a fast-paced study environment and contribute with minimal onboarding or supervision. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting regional clinical trials and a strong track record of partnering directly with Project Managers or equivalent study leadership roles.

Your duties will include:

• Coordinating study team meetings, managing meeting minutes and action items.
• Working effectively with external vendors.
• Granting and maintaining system access.
• Supporting study operations activities across multiple stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning weekly team meetings, minute taking, updating slides and action log.
• Assisting in the preparation and review of regulatory documents, ensuring all site activities are compliant with GCP and applicable regulations.
• Assisting with vendor access requests and ancillary supplies along with vendor management tasks (e.g., UAT's).
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to facilitate effective communication and support for trial sites throughout the study lifecycle.
• Tracking site performance metrics, analyzing data, and providing reports to enhance site management efficiency.
• Participating in training initiatives and mentoring junior staff to support their development in clinical trial management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, healthcare administration, or clinical research.
• Experience in clinical research, site management, or monitoring, with a solid understanding of clinical trial processes and GCP guidelines.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong experience with systems, like Veeva Vault, Excel, and Vendor portals.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with a focus on maintaining high-quality standards.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with site personnel and cross-functional teams.
• Provide back-up support to project manager.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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.