ICON plc

Clinical Research Associate

ICON plc$70K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Montreal, QC
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in medicine, science, or equivalent
  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and medical data evaluation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English
  • Experience monitoring Oncology studies
  • Good social skills for timely query resolution
  • Willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate activities for setting up and monitoring studies accurately
  • Manage sponsor-generated queries efficiently and ensure study cost-effectiveness
  • Participate in the preparation and review of study documentation and feasibility studies
  • Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders and site staff
  • Ensure patient safety through regulatory compliance

Benefits

  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training
Full Job Description
Clinical Research Associate

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 Montreal.

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:

  • Working independently and actively to coordinate all activities for setting up and monitoring a study, completing accurate study status reports and maintaining study documentation
  • 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.
  • Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, clinical investigators, and site staff.
  • 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:

  • University degree in medicine, science, or equivalent
  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and the expertise to review and evaluate medical data
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English
  • Experience monitoring Oncology studies
  • Good social skills enabling you to deal with queries in a timely manner
  • 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.

Vos responsabilités :

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 :

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Développer et maintenir des relations solides et collaboratives avec les parties prenantes clés, les investigateurs cliniques et le personnel des sites.
  • Garantir la sécurité des patients en assurant la conformité avec les procédures d’ICON, les protocoles et les exigences réglementaires.

Votre profil :

Vous apporterez une expérience pertinente en monitoring d’essais cliniques, ainsi que les qualifications et compétences suivantes :

Qualifications et expérience requises :

  • Diplôme universitaire en médecine, sciences ou équivalent
  • Connaissance des directives ICH-GCP et capacité à examiner et évaluer des données médicales
  • Excellentes compétences en communication écrite et orale en anglais
  • Expérience en monitoring d’études en oncologie
  • Bonnes compétences relationnelles permettant de traiter les demandes (queries) de manière efficace et en temps opportun
  • Disponibilité pour des déplacements professionnels fréquents (environ 60 %)

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


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • 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.


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About ICON plc

ICON plc is a global provider of drug development and commercialisation services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The company specialises in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support clinical development. ICON has approximately 15700 employees in 40 countries. The company was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990 and is headquartered in Leopardstown, Dublin. ICON has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1998.
Learn more about ICON plc
Size
39,300 employees
Market Cap
$16.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$332.3 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+26.9%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
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