ICON plc

Lead CRA

ICON plc$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO settings.
  • In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities for managing CRAs and site staff.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with Gene Therapy or Ophthalmology studies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead site management activities including selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.
  • Act as the primary contact for clinical sites, addressing queries and resolving issues.
  • Ensure data integrity through source verification and monitoring for protocol deviations.
  • Mentor and guide CRAs, fostering their professional development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful clinical trial execution.

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.
  • Structured training and career development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Lead CRA

We are currently seeking a Lead Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Lead CRA at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing clinical trial sites, ensuring that studies are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements, study protocols, and company standards. You will be a key contributor to the success of clinical trials by driving site performance, providing mentorship to CRAs, and ensuring the highest levels of data quality and patient safety.

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.


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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
NASDAQ

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