Clinical Research Associate II / Senior Clinical Research Associate Large Pharma/Biotech
About the role
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation; the company is recruiting a Senior/Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join a diverse and dynamic team.
The Senior/CRA will oversee and manage clinical trial activities to ensure they follow protocol, regulatory requirements and industry standards, and will contribute to trial success by ensuring data integrity, participant safety and compliance throughout the study lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Monitor clinical trial sites for adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
- Conduct site visits to assess performance, resolve issues and support successful trial execution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure timely and accurate data collection and reporting.
- Provide training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to uphold clinical trial standards.
- Build and maintain relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
Requirements
- Education: Master or Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
- In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulations and ICH-GCP guidelines.
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple sites and projects and to work independently and collaboratively.
- Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity and site management, including proficiency with relevant clinical trial software and tools.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills in German and English, including ability to influence and drive compliance.
- Ability to travel at least 60% of the time (international DACH region and domestic — fly and drive); must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Employment is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Preferred qualifications
ICON offers a total rewards package designed to support health, wellbeing and career development; benefits may include competitive base salary and performance incentives, health programmes, retirement plans, life assurance and disability coverage, employee assistance and learning and development opportunities.
Skills
Key skills: ICH-GCP and regulatory knowledge; monitoring, data-integrity and site-management expertise; proficiency with clinical trial software; strong organisational and communication skills.
Work arrangement
- Role requires travel of at least 60% (international DACH region and domestic — fly and drive) and a valid driver’s licence.
- If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, notify ICON or submit a request as indicated.
Compensation
Compensation includes a competitive base salary and performance-related incentives; details vary by role and location.
Benefits
Benefits may include health and wellbeing programmes, retirement and pension plans, life assurance and disability coverage, employee assistance programmes and structured learning and development; specifics depend on role and location.
Company context
ICON describes itself as a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation focused on bringing new medicines and treatments to patients faster and states it is values-driven with emphasis on integrity, collaboration, agility and inclusion.
Relevant source disclaimer
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, notify ICON or submit a request as instructed.
Inclusion and Accessibility information is provided and applicants who are current ICON employees are instructed to click the indicated internal application link.