Clinical Research Associate

Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc • $70K — $95K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or equivalent, or qualified RN
  • 2+ years of on-site monitoring experience in pharmaceutical or CRO industry
  • Experience in monitoring Phase I/II clinical studies across multiple therapeutic areas
  • Proficient in ICH-GCP and local regulatory requirements
  • Familiar with clinical systems like CTMS and eTMF
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 60% within the Midwest region.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main liaison between investigative sites and sponsor
  • Conduct site visits including selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out
  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, SOPs, and applicable regulations
  • Update documentation in CTMS and eTMF systems
  • Track site staff training and compliance records
  • Monitor patient safety and oversee AE/SAE reporting
  • Support subject recruitment and retention efforts at sites
  • Manage drug accountability and storage compliance
  • Resolve data queries and ensure timely data entry
  • Document site progress and escalate issues to the clinical team
  • Assist in managing site budgets and payment scheduling
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including CTAs, LTMs, and CTMs.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programs and wellbeing resources
  • Structured learning and development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Clinical Research Associate - Early Development Multi Therapeutic - Midwest Region

What you will be doing:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between investigation sites and the sponsor
  • Conduct all types of site visits, including selection, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out
  • Ensure site compliance with ICH-GCP, SOPs, and regulations
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation in CTMS and eTMF systems
  • Support and track site staff training and maintain compliance records
  • Monitor patient safety, ensuring timely and accurate AE/SAE/PQC reporting
  • Support subject recruitment and retention efforts at the site level
  • Oversee drug accountability and ensure proper storage, return, or destruction
  • Resolve data queries and drive timely, high-quality data entry
  • Document site progress and escalate risks or issues to the clinical team
  • Assist in tracking site budgets and ensuring timely site payments (as applicable)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners including CTAs, LTMs, and CTMs


You are:
  • A graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or equivalent, or a qualified RN
  • Eligible to work in United States without visa sponsorship
  • A clinical research professional with 2+ years of on-site monitoring experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry
  • Experienced monitoring early development Phase I/II clinical studies, across multiple therapeutic areas
  • Proficient in ICH-GCP, local regulatory requirements, and clinical systems like CTMS and eTMF
  • A clear communicator, problem-solver, and collaborative team player
  • Willing and able to travel up to 60% for on-site monitoring visits across the Midwest region; preference given to candidates residing in Midwest region near major HUB airports to support efficient regional travel


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.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

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