ICON plc

Lead CRA

ICON plc$100K — $120K *
US-Anywhere
+ 4 other locationsRemote
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 CRA experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO sectors, with a record of managing complex trials.
  • Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes.
  • Proven leadership and mentoring skills to effectively manage CRAs and site staff.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a proactive site management approach.
  • Familiarity with Gene Therapy or Ophthalmology studies, particularly complex indications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead site management activities from selection to close-out, ensuring compliance with protocols.
  • Act as the primary contact for clinical sites, resolving queries and enhancing site engagement.
  • Ensure clinical data integrity through detailed verification and monitoring of site records.
  • Mentor and guide CRAs, supporting their professional growth and best practices implementation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully execute clinical trials.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement and pension plans to support long-term financial health.
  • Coverage for life assurance and disability for employee security.
  • Access to employee assistance programs and wellbeing resources.
  • Opportunities for professional 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.


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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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