ICON plc

Senior Clinical Research Associate

ICON plc$80K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Knoxville, TN
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or qualified RN
  • 3+ years of on-site monitoring experience in pharmaceutical or CRO industry
  • Experience in monitoring Oncology and/or Hematology oncology trials
  • Proficient in ICH-GCP and local regulatory requirements
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% for site visits

Responsibilities

  • Act as primary contact between investigational sites and sponsor
  • Conduct various site visits including selection and monitoring
  • Ensure site compliance with ICH-GCP, SOPs, and regulations
  • Maintain documentation in CTMS and eTMF systems
  • Monitor patient safety and reporting of AE/SAE/PQC
  • Support subject recruitment and retention efforts
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners on project progress

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement and pension options
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Access to employee assistance programmes
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training
Full Job Description
Senior Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Knoxville, TN

What You Will Be Doing:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between investigational 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 3+ years of on-site monitoring experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry
  • Experienced monitoring Oncology (i.e. Prostate Cancer, and Lung Cancer) and/or Hematology oncology trials
  • 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 50% for on-site monitoring visits across southeast region; preference given to candidates residing in TN or KY 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.

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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