ICON plc

Lead CRA

ICON plc$90K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO sectors with a history of managing complex trials.
  • Deep understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory processes.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills for effective team and site staff management.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with a proactive stance on site issues.
  • Experience specifically in Gene Therapy or Ophthalmology studies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead site management activities from selection to close-out to ensure compliance with protocols and regulations.
  • Act as primary contact for clinical sites to address queries and resolve performance issues.
  • Conduct source data verification and ensure integrity of clinical trial data.
  • Mentor CRAs and support their professional growth through guidance and best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful execution of clinical trials.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives.
  • Health and wellbeing programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.
  • Access to retirement and pension plans.
  • Life assurance and disability coverage.
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness resources.
  • Opportunities for learning and development through structured training and career pathways.
Full Job Description
Lead CRA - Ophthalmology

What You Will Be Doing:
  • Leading site management activities, including site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits, to ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory guidelines.
  • Serving as the primary point of contact for clinical sites, addressing site queries, and resolving issues to maintain site engagement and performance.
  • Ensuring the integrity of clinical data by conducting thorough source data verification, reviewing site records, and monitoring for protocol deviations.
  • Mentoring and providing guidance to CRAs, contributing to their professional development and supporting the consistent application of best practices across studies.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including clinical project managers, data managers, and biostatisticians, to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials.

Your Profile:
  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry, with a proven track record of managing complex clinical trials.
  • In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to manage and motivate CRAs and site staff effectively.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to managing site performance and resolving issues.
  • Experience in Gene Therapy or Ophthalmology studies (complex indications)


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.

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

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
NASDAQ

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